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Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
3-6 years
INR 5.5 LPA – 8.5 LPA
Chennai, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Senior Medical Coding Analyst

Location: Chennai, India
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Senior Medical Coding Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient medical coding operations that support revenue cycle performance. The role involves applying multi-specialty coding expertise across Evaluation & Management (E/M), Surgery, Radiology, and Denial Management to improve coding accuracy, reduce claim denials, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous process improvement.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining coding quality, supporting operational reporting, and enhancing healthcare revenue cycle outcomes.


Summary of Responsibilities

Medical Coding Operations

  • Apply CPC, CCS, or equivalent coding standards to accurately code assigned medical records.

  • Perform coding activities across multiple specialties, including:

    • E/M Outpatient Coding

    • E/M Inpatient Coding

    • Surgery Coding

    • Radiology Coding

  • Ensure coding selections comply with documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

  • Maintain high levels of coding accuracy, quality, and productivity.

Denial Prevention & Resolution

  • Perform denial-focused coding reviews to identify coding-related drivers of claim denials.

  • Support denial prevention initiatives through accurate coding practices.

  • Assist in coding rework and claim correction workflows.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve coding discrepancies and improve claim outcomes.

Quality Review & Root Cause Analysis

  • Analyze coding errors and operational outcomes.

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for coding-related issues.

  • Identify recurring coding trends and opportunities for improvement.

  • Support corrective actions to improve coding quality and reduce rework.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Validate clinical documentation sufficiency and coding accuracy.

  • Ensure coding decisions align with:

    • Medical Documentation

    • Coding Guidelines

    • Compliance Requirements

  • Maintain audit-ready coding documentation and quality records.

  • Document coding rationale, audit findings, and quality observations within designated systems.

AI-Assisted Coding Support

  • Utilize AI-enabled coding assistance tools where available.

  • Review AI-generated coding suggestions and documentation summaries.

  • Apply professional CPC/CCS judgment to ensure final coding accuracy and compliance.

Quality Improvement & Reporting

  • Support quality audits and coding review activities.

  • Participate in quality calibration sessions to maintain coding consistency.

  • Contribute to quality trend analysis and operational reporting.

  • Assist in maintaining coding quality metrics and performance dashboards.

  • Support initiatives focused on reducing denials and coding rework.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Share coding insights and lessons learned from audits and denial analyses.

  • Assist in clarifying coding guidelines and providing real-world coding examples.

  • Support education and feedback initiatives across coding teams.

  • Participate in continuous learning and process improvement activities.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or equivalent coding certification.

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Healthcare Administration

    • Medical Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Pharmacy

    • Related Healthcare Discipline


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 3 to 6 years of experience in:

    • Medical Coding

    • Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

    • Coding Quality Operations

  • Strong experience in:

    • E/M Outpatient Coding

    • E/M Inpatient Coding

    • Surgery Coding

    • Radiology Coding

  • Experience handling:

    • Coding Audits

    • Denial Coding

    • Claim Rework Activities

    • Coding Quality Reviews

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CPT Coding

    • ICD Coding

    • HCPCS Coding

    • Coding Compliance Standards

    • Revenue Cycle Processes

  • Experience performing:

    • Root Cause Analysis

    • Quality Assessments

    • Coding Error Reviews

  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience.

  • Experience with coding audit programs.

  • Knowledge of payer denial management processes.

  • Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and technologies.

  • Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

  • Knowledge of medical billing and claims processing workflows.