Medical Coding- Manager

Experience: 10+ years in medical coding, with at least 3-4 years in a leadership role
Specialties Preferred: [E/M IP, OP, with Cardio and Ortho Surgery Experience]

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Medical Coding Manager to lead our coding operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing coding accuracy, compliance, team performance, and client satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of coding standards and healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Manage day-to-day coding operations across multiple specialties.
• Ensure timely and accurate coding in compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Monitor productivity and turnaround time (TAT) to meet SLAs.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee internal audits and implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, LCD/NCD, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with QA teams to maintain coding accuracy benchmarks.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of coders, team leads, and QA specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews, set SMART goals, and manage PIPs as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing training and upskilling programs.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for client escalations and updates.
• Participate in client calls to discuss quality trends and process improvements.
• Coordinate with billing, documentation, and provider education teams.

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate reports on coding accuracy, denial trends, and team performance.
• Use data insights to drive strategic decisions and resource planning.

Process Improvement

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process enhancements.
• Standardize SOPs and coding protocols across teams.

Qualifications:

• Certified Professional Coder CPC mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of coding experience with 3-4 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and payer-specific rules
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,548,345.83 - ₹2,100,379.09 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person