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Senior Clinical Investigator – Cpc Certified

Optum
Optum
0.6:3+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 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 Clinical Investigator – CPC Certified
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations | Healthcare Claims | Clinical Audit
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular
Experience Required: 6 Months to 3+ Years
Requisition ID: 2327427


Job Overview

ThePharmaDaily.com presents an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Clinical Investigator (CPC Certified) to join a globally recognized healthcare organization. This role is ideal for medical and pharmacy professionals with strong expertise in clinical review, medical coding, and healthcare claims investigation within the US healthcare ecosystem.

As a Senior Clinical Investigator, you will play a critical role in preventing inaccurate, abusive, or fraudulent claim payments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, reimbursement policies, and contractual requirements while supporting health plans, commercial clients, and government entities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate, review, and resolve complex healthcare claims, including prepay and post-pay reviews

  • Prevent improper payments by applying clinical knowledge, CPT and ICD coding expertise, and medical necessity guidelines

  • Review medical records, policies, CPT guidelines, and contractual terms to determine claim accuracy

  • Conduct contestable investigations, including medical history reviews where applicable

  • Initiate and manage recovery processes for subrogation and overpaid claims

  • Coordinate with providers, members, insurance companies, and internal stakeholders to gather required information

  • Participate in regulatory and client meetings to support compliance and resolution strategies

  • Monitor high-value and complex claims, including transplant-related cases

  • Maintain continuous oversight of claim inventories to meet performance and turnaround benchmarks

  • Support special projects, reporting initiatives, and cross-functional activities as assigned

  • Act as a subject matter resource for junior team members and assist in activity coordination when required

  • Ensure strict adherence to state, federal, and client-specific compliance and reimbursement policies


Required Qualifications

  • Medical or healthcare qualification such as:

    • BHMS / BAMS / BUMS / BPT / MPT

    • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

    • B.Sc. Nursing or BDS with minimum 1 year of corporate experience

  • Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification

  • Hands-on experience with CPT and ICD coding or successful completion of CPC certification

  • Minimum 6 months to 3+ years of experience in clinical investigation, medical coding, or healthcare claims review

  • Strong analytical, comprehension, and decision-making skills

  • High attention to detail with a quality-focused approach

  • Ability to work independently in dynamic and evolving work environments


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in healthcare claims processing or recovery operations

  • Knowledge of US health insurance, managed care, and reimbursement models

  • Familiarity with medical records, utilization review, and clinical documentation standards

  • Exposure to fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations


Why Join This Role?

  • Contribute directly to improving healthcare integrity and payment accuracy

  • Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment

  • Gain exposure to US healthcare systems, payer policies, and regulatory frameworks

  • Advance your career in clinical operations, claims integrity, and healthcare analytics


About the Organization

This opportunity is with a leading global healthcare and technology organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovation, data-driven insights, and patient-centered solutions. The organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, compliance, and creating a healthcare system that works better for everyone.