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Subject Matter Expert (Ed) – Optum

Optum
6+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 May 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Subject Matter Expert (ED) – Optum

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (ED)

  • Company: Optum

  • Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations

  • Requisition Number: 2363805

  • Date Posted: 11 May 2026

  • Travel Requirement: No

  • Employment Type: Full-time


About the Company

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global healthcare organization focused on improving health outcomes through technology, pharmacy benefits, healthcare services, and data-driven solutions. The company emphasizes innovation, inclusion, integrity, compassion, and performance.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding Audit & Quality Assurance

  • Audit coded medical records using ICD-10 and CPT coding standards

  • Review coding accuracy and compliance with quality benchmarks

  • Ensure productivity targets and turnaround times are consistently met

Data Review & Error Identification

  • Identify inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical records

  • Interpret and evaluate medical documentation for correctness

  • Escalate coding/documentation issues to coders, supervisors, or relevant stakeholders

Training & Feedback Management

  • Provide detailed educational feedback to coders regarding coding errors

  • Conduct training sessions based on observed coding error trends

  • Educate coders on coding guideline updates and best practices

  • Differentiate between educational observations and actual coding errors

Audit Reporting & Analysis

  • Analyze recurring coding errors and prepare reports

  • Track quality trends and recommend process improvements

  • Review rebuttals submitted by coders with fairness and integrity

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Participate in and lead calibration calls with:

    • SMEs

    • Auditors

    • Trainers

  • Support knowledge-sharing and process alignment across teams

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations

  • Report any malpractice or compliance violations identified during audits

  • Follow company employment policies, reassignment directives, and business requirements


Required Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in one of the following:

  • Life Sciences

  • Allied Medicine

  • BHMS

  • BAMS

  • BPT

  • Dental Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing


Certification Requirements

Candidates must have at least one valid medical coding certification:

  • AAPC Certification

    • CPC

    • CPC-H

OR

  • AHIMA Certification

    • CCS

    • CCS-P


Experience Required

  • 6+ years of medical coding experience

  • Experience in relevant specialty coding (ED / Emergency Department preferred)