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Spe – Medical Coding Hc | Medical Coding Specialist

Cognizant
Cognizant
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 May 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

SPE – Medical Coding HC | Medical Coding Specialist – Healthcare Domain

Company: Cognizant
Job ID: 00068677961
Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Model: Hybrid
Department: Technology & Engineering
Shift: Day Shift


About the Role

Cognizant is hiring for the position of SPE – Medical Coding HC in Hyderabad. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in Medical Coding, Healthcare Documentation, ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding, and Healthcare Compliance.

The role focuses on ensuring accurate medical coding practices, maintaining regulatory compliance, improving healthcare product quality, and supporting operational efficiency within the healthcare domain.

Candidates with strong analytical abilities, coding expertise, and healthcare industry knowledge are encouraged to apply.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding & Healthcare Documentation

  • Perform accurate medical coding for healthcare products in compliance with industry standards
  • Review and analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, and service codes
  • Ensure coding accuracy using:
    • ICD-10
    • CPT
    • Healthcare coding guidelines
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity across coding workflows
  • Prepare documentation and reports related to coding activities

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and coding standards
  • Participate in coding audits and quality checks
  • Identify and rectify coding discrepancies and inconsistencies
  • Support coding policy development and operational improvement initiatives
  • Maintain updated knowledge of healthcare coding regulations and industry best practices

Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and cross-functional teams
  • Assist in streamlining coding workflows to improve productivity
  • Provide coding support and guidance to team members when required
  • Align coding activities with healthcare product specifications and organizational requirements
  • Contribute to process enhancement and quality improvement initiatives

Eligibility Criteria

Required Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in:
    • Medical Coding
    • Healthcare Coding Operations
    • Healthcare Documentation
    • Clinical Coding
    • Revenue Cycle or Healthcare Product Coding

Suitable For

  • Experienced Medical Coders
  • Healthcare coding professionals with certification
  • Candidates seeking hybrid healthcare operations roles

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • ICD-10 Coding
    • CPT Coding
    • Medical Terminology
    • Healthcare Regulations
  • Expertise in healthcare documentation analysis
  • Attention to detail and coding accuracy
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Certifications

Candidates should possess one of the following certifications:

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
    OR
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Preferred Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
  • Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
  • Effective time management and reporting skills