Quality Manager Coding

Job Description

irajendran@med-metrix.com Position: Quality Manager Coding Department: HIM / Medical Coding Experience: 10+ Years in Medical Coding Location: Chennai. Work Type: [On-site] Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager in Medical Coding to lead multi-specialty audits and compliance checks across Inpatient (IP), Outpatient (OP), and professional coding services. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of coding experience and a strong background in multi-specialty coding . Candidates with 34 years of experience as an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager will be preferred. New managers with strong leadership skills and audit expertise may also apply. Key Responsibilities: Oversee quality assurance and audit functions for all medical coding specialties (IP, OP, E/M, Surgery, Radiology, etc.) Lead, manage, and mentor a team of coders and quality analysts. Ensure compliance with client-specific guidelines, CMS, and ICD/CPT/HCPCS standards. Conduct root cause analysis for audit errors and implement corrective action plans. Coordinate coding audits and report quality trends to senior leadership. Collaborate with training teams to develop upskilling modules and refreshers. Qualifications: CPC, CCS, or equivalent AAPC/AHIMA certification is mandatory . Minimum 10 years of experience in medical coding across multiple specialties. At least 3-4 years of leadership experience as AM/DM or strong individual contributor ready for managerial role. Strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with coding platforms and EMRs (e.g., Epic, Cerner, 3M). Preferred Skills: Exposure to global clients (US healthcare focus). Proven experience in audit planning and quality improvement. Strong knowledge of risk adjustment coding (HCC) is a plus. Interested please send your updated profile to irajendran@med-metrix.com or WhatsApp @9280098218.