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Senior Training Specialist – Operations (Medical Coding)

Access Healthcare
5+ years
₹6–11 LPA
Chennai, India
15 June 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Senior Training Specialist – Medical Coding

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Medical Coding / Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) / Training & Quality

Job Summary

The Senior Training Specialist – Medical Coding is responsible for delivering advanced training in denial management coding, mentoring coders across multiple specialties, and supporting client transitions. The role requires strong expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, along with deep knowledge of the US healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process. The position also involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clients and ensuring high-quality coding practices aligned with compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery & Facilitation

  • Conduct structured training programs on Coding – Denial Management.

  • Deliver training sessions for new hires and experienced coder groups across specialties.

  • Provide continuous education programs for assigned client teams.

  • Adapt training delivery based on changing business requirements and short-notice updates.

Medical Coding & Denial Management

  • Accurately code medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT conventions, and HCPCS guidelines.

  • Interpret complex medical records across multiple specialties.

  • Analyze denial cases and provide appropriate corrective coding actions.

  • Strengthen coder capability in denial prevention and resolution strategies.

Payer Guidelines & Compliance

  • Research and interpret payer-specific guidelines and policies.

  • Ensure accurate alignment of coding practices with payer requirements.

  • Participate in internal compliance and audit activities for coding teams.

Client Transition & SME Support

  • Support transitioning clients by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

  • Provide guidance during onboarding and operational stabilization phases.

  • Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and alignment with client expectations.

Team Development & Mentoring

  • Mentor coders to improve performance in denial management coding.

  • Analyze trainee progress and support ramp-up to client expectations.

  • Handle diverse groups of learners and ensure consistent skill development.

  • Provide structured feedback to improve accuracy and productivity.

Quality & Audit Support

  • Participate in internal coding audits (ATA) and compliance reviews.

  • Identify gaps in training effectiveness and propose improvements.

  • Ensure adherence to organizational coding standards and quality benchmarks.

Required Qualifications

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of overall experience in medical coding and RCM.

  • At least 3–4 years of hands-on medical coding experience preferred.

  • Minimum 1 year experience in denial coding management.

  • Minimum 1 year experience in a formal trainer role.

Certification

  • AHIMA or AAPC certification is mandatory.

Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • ICD-10-CM coding system

    • CPT coding conventions

    • HCPCS coding standards

  • Deep understanding of US healthcare RCM cycle.

  • Experience in multispecialty coding, especially denial and EM coding.

Key Skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Excellent teaching and coaching ability

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving

  • Stakeholder and client management

  • Adaptability to dynamic training requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Office tools

Key Contribution

  • Improve coder performance through structured denial management training.

  • Strengthen compliance and accuracy in medical coding operations.

  • Support client transitions and ensure operational readiness.

  • Enhance overall coding quality and reduce denial rates.

Salary Criteria

Expected Salary: ₹6–11 LPA for candidates with 5–8 years of medical coding and training experience with denial management exposure; professionals with strong SME/client transition experience and AHIMA/AAPC certification may earn ₹11–13+ LPA depending on specialization depth and client-facing responsibilities.