Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Medical Coding Associate

Athena Health
Athena Health
5-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Medical Coding Associate – Healthcare RCM

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: Operations | Medical Coding | Revenue Cycle Management
Job ID: R14157
Posted Date: January 7, 2026

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Coding Associate to support efficient healthcare operations by ensuring accurate medical coding, process optimization, and data-driven insights. This role plays a critical part in strengthening revenue cycle performance, improving documentation quality, and enabling compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-specialty medical coding expertise, hands-on experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), and the ability to perform root cause analysis to improve operational outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding & Operational Excellence (60%)

  • Perform end-to-end medical coding for diagnoses and procedures using ICD and CPT coding standards

  • Ensure accurate, compliant, and appropriately sequenced codes in line with government and insurance regulations

  • Review patient charts and clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and clarity

  • Investigate and resolve complex or unusual coding scenarios through in-depth research

  • Monitor client interaction workflows and address documentation gaps or inconsistencies

  • Ensure all medical codes used are current, valid, and compliant

  • Conduct root cause analysis by collaborating with vendors, payers, and internal stakeholders

  • Analyze daily operational reports to identify trends, spikes, or declines in coding volumes

  • Provide actionable insights to management to support operational and process improvements

  • Partner with external organizations to resolve ongoing operational challenges

Process Improvement & Trend Analysis (30%)

  • Identify, analyze, and quantify workflow and productivity trends

  • Propose solutions to enhance internal processes and enable a more touchless revenue cycle

  • Drive coordination with BPO partners and internal cross-functional teams

  • Prioritize and implement process improvement initiatives based on business impact and organizational goals

Special Projects & Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)

  • Take ownership of assigned special projects and deliver within established timelines

  • Collaborate with internal and client-facing teams to resolve claim-related issues

  • Communicate project progress, risks, and resolutions effectively

  • Act as a subject matter expert for medical coding and RCM-related initiatives


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

  • 5–7 years of experience in a fast-paced healthcare or medical coding environment

  • Mandatory experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)


Required Certifications & Skills

  • CPC, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification

  • Preference for Surgery Coding experience

  • CIC certification or inpatient coding experience – mandatory

  • Strong knowledge of healthcare RCM processes

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Proven ability to perform structured root cause analysis

  • Strong problem-framing and problem-solving capabilities


About the Organization

The organization is committed to simplifying healthcare delivery through innovative technology and expert services. Its mission is to build a thriving healthcare ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Employees are part of a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that values collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and innovation.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without discrimination.


Employee Benefits & Work Culture

  • Comprehensive health and financial benefits

  • Location-specific perks such as commuter support and employee assistance programs

  • Tuition assistance and employee resource groups

  • Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance

  • Continuous learning opportunities, internal events, and innovation programs