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Senior Officer -Bpo

Atos
Atos
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 11, 2026
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

Job Title: Senior Officer – BPO (Medical Coding)
Reference No.: 542753
Location: Chennai, India
Experience Required: Minimum 3–5 Years in Medical Coding / Healthcare BPO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Publication Date: February 4, 2026


Job Overview

We are hiring an experienced Senior Officer – BPO (Medical Coding Specialist) for our Chennai location. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-10 coding standards, along with hands-on experience in reviewing and abstracting clinical documentation for accurate billing and reimbursement.

The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing medical records, interpreting clinical documentation, and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with international healthcare coding guidelines. This is a critical role within the healthcare BPO function, ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and revenue cycle integrity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze patient medical records, including:

    • Patient histories

    • Operative reports

    • Consultation notes

    • Chart reviews

    • Discharge summaries

  • Accurately abstract clinical information and assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes.

  • Read and interpret handwritten and electronic medical documentation.

  • Ensure coding selections are fully supported by clinical documentation.

  • Maintain compliance with healthcare coding standards, billing regulations, and organizational policies.

  • Conduct quality checks and support internal audit processes as required.

  • Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding-related queries.

  • Maintain high levels of productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time in line with BPO service-level agreements.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related healthcare field.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in medical coding within a healthcare BPO or revenue cycle management environment.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Medical terminology

    • Human anatomy and physiology

    • ICD-10 coding systems

  • Proven ability to read and interpret handwritten clinical documentation.

  • Experience in reviewing inpatient and outpatient medical records.

  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and abstraction skills.

  • Good understanding of medical billing workflows and compliance requirements.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-driven environment.


Preferred Skills

  • Certification in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, or equivalent) is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with healthcare documentation systems and coding software.

  • Experience in quality review or mentoring junior coders is a plus.