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Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
3-6 years
INR 5 LPA – 8 LPA
Chennai, India
1 June 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill

Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Company: athenahealth
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Experience: 3–6 Years
Job ID: R15160

About the Role

athenahealth is seeking a Senior Medical Coding Analyst to support medical coding operations and revenue cycle performance. The role involves applying multi-specialty coding expertise across E/M coding, surgery coding, radiology coding, denial management, and coding quality initiatives to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient coding processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong coding experience, CPC/CCS certification, and a solid understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM).

Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding Operations

  • Apply CPC/CCS coding standards to assigned medical records with high accuracy.

  • Perform coding across:

    • E/M Outpatient Coding

    • E/M Inpatient Coding

    • Surgery Coding

    • Radiology Coding

  • Ensure coding selections align with clinical documentation and coding guidelines.

Denial Management & Root Cause Analysis

  • Identify coding-related drivers contributing to claim denials.

  • Support denial prevention and denial resolution activities.

  • Conduct root cause analysis of coding errors and recurring quality issues.

  • Assist in claim correction and coding rework workflows.

Documentation Review & Compliance

  • Validate documentation completeness and coding accuracy.

  • Maintain compliance with coding regulations, quality standards, and SOPs.

  • Document coding decisions, audit findings, and quality observations accurately.

  • Ensure audit-ready coding documentation at all times.

Quality Improvement & Reporting

  • Participate in coding quality reviews and calibration sessions.

  • Support operational reporting and coding quality trend analysis.

  • Share coding insights and audit findings with internal teams.

  • Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Technology & AI-Enabled Coding

  • Utilize AI-supported coding tools and documentation assistance technologies.

  • Review AI-generated coding suggestions and validate accuracy using CPC/CCS expertise.

  • Support productivity improvements through technology-driven coding workflows.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) OR

  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) OR Equivalent Coding Certification

Experience

  • 3–6 years of experience in:

    • Medical Coding

    • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

    • Coding Quality Operations

    • Denial Coding & Rework

  • Experience in multi-specialty coding environments preferred.

Required Skills

  • Medical Coding

  • CPC / CCS Coding Standards

  • E/M Outpatient Coding

  • E/M Inpatient Coding

  • Surgery Coding

  • Radiology Coding

  • Denial Management

  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

  • Coding Audits

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Documentation Review

  • Coding Compliance

  • Quality Assurance

  • Healthcare Claims Processing

  • AI-Assisted Coding Tools

  • SOP Compliance