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Senior Clinical Investigator – Cpc Certified

Optum
Optum
0.6-3+ years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Clinical Investigator – CPC Certified

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Overview

We are hiring a Senior Clinical Investigator – CPC Certified to support medical claims investigation, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance within the US healthcare and insurance domain. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, coding expertise, and the ability to independently evaluate complex medical claims while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and client-specific policies.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical expertise, healthcare analytics, and compliance within a global healthcare organization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review and investigate pre-payment medical claims to identify potentially fraudulent, abusive, or incorrect payments

  • Utilize clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD, and CMC guidelines, along with client-specific policies, to determine claim accuracy

  • Analyze medical records and supporting documentation to validate medical necessity and reimbursement eligibility

  • Participate in regulatory and client meetings, providing clinical insights and claim resolution support

  • Collaborate with providers, advocates, and legal teams to resolve claim disputes and provider abrasion cases

  • Monitor claim inventories to ensure adherence to performance guarantees and turnaround timelines

  • Ensure strict compliance with state and federal regulations, reimbursement policies, and contractual obligations

  • Support special projects, audits, reporting, and data analysis initiatives as required by the business

  • Work independently with minimal supervision and act as a subject matter resource for junior team members when needed


Required Qualifications

Education

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

  • Medical degrees such as BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BPT, MPT

  • B.Pharm or M.Pharm

  • B.Sc. Nursing or BDS with at least 1 year of corporate experience

Certification

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – mandatory

  • Strong working knowledge of CPT and ICD coding standards

  • AAPC CPC certification required

Experience

  • 6 months to 3+ years of relevant experience in medical coding, clinical investigation, or healthcare claims review

  • Minimum 6 months of experience as a certified coder

  • Experience working independently on complex claim investigations

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem-solving abilities

  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy

  • Ability to interpret medical records and clinical documentation effectively

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in claims processing or health insurance operations

  • Knowledge of US healthcare systems, managed care, and reimbursement workflows

  • Familiarity with medical records, utilization review, and payer guidelines


Why Join This Role

This position offers exposure to high-impact healthcare operations, enabling professionals to contribute directly to improving payment accuracy, fraud prevention, and patient care outcomes. You will work in a structured yet evolving environment that values clinical judgment, compliance, and analytical excellence.


About the Organization

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global healthcare organization committed to improving health outcomes through technology-enabled care solutions. The organization emphasizes inclusion, ethical practices, and equitable healthcare delivery across diverse populations.