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Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
Athena Health
3-4 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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 Medical Coding Analyst

Company: athenahealth
Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–4 Years (Medical Coding / Healthcare RCM)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent + CPC / CCS certification
Salary Range: Not Specified

Job Overview

athenahealth is seeking a Senior Medical Coding Analyst to support medical coding operations within its Service Delivery team.

The role focuses on accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, analyzing trends, and supporting process improvements. The position requires experience in both ambulatory and inpatient coding environments along with strong ownership and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Medical Coding Operations

Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD and CPT standards.

Ensure proper coding and sequencing in compliance with regulations.

Support seamless delivery of medical coding services to clients.

  1. Data Analysis & Trend Identification

Identify and quantify work trends.

Perform root cause analysis on coding and operational issues.

Provide insights for process improvements.

  1. Special Projects

Take ownership of assigned projects.

Support initiatives aimed at improving coding quality and efficiency.

  1. Compliance & Quality

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and coding standards.

Maintain high accuracy and quality in coding deliverables.

Required Skills

Medical Coding Expertise

Strong knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems.

Experience in ambulatory and inpatient coding.

Understanding of medical coding workflows and compliance.

Certifications

CPC or CCS certification required.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to identify trends and suggest improvements.

Communication & Adaptability

Good communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Strong ownership and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare RCM knowledge preferred.

Experience in service delivery or coding operations teams.

Exposure to process improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

Medical coding and compliance

Data analysis and trend identification

Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Process improvement

Ownership and accountability

About the Company

athenahealth is a healthcare technology company that provides IT solutions and services to improve clinical and financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

The organization focuses on simplifying healthcare processes and creating a sustainable ecosystem that enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care efficiently.