Assistant Director Coding

Access Healthcare; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Healthcare in Chennai is seeking an Assistant Director Coding to lead and optimize medical coding operations on-site. You will mentor coding teams, monitor productivity and quality, and ensure adherence to ICD/CPT/HCPCS and payer requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive training and upskilling, review audit findings, implement corrective actions, and contribute to strategic planning for coding and RCM functions to improve turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS and payer-specific rules.
• Experience in high-volume revenue cycle management and denials handling.
• Proven ability to coach coders and lead teams to higher performance.
• Proficiency with coding/Billing software and EHR systems.
• Analytical mindset to monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Preferred CPC/CCS credentials and related certifications.
• Bachelor-level degree in healthcare administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor medical coding teams in a high-volume setting.
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics; ensure payer compliance.
• Review audit findings and drive corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with clinical, operations and IT teams.
• Lead training and upskilling initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Medical coding standards knowledge (IC

Payer-specific requirements

Revenue cycle management experience

Leadership and team coaching

EHR and billing software proficiency

Analytical, problem-solving, data forK

Cross-functional collaboration

Supervisory/managerial coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

CPC/CCS certifications preferred

Job description

Company Description

Access Healthcare, founded in 2011, is a global leader in healthcare management that enables healthcare organizations to focus on delivering quality patient care. The company partners with providers and payers to improve revenue cycle performance through AI-enabled, automated, and expert-driven solutions. Its revenue cycle management (RCM) operating model is designed to deliver measurable results at scale while maintaining high standards of compliance and efficiency. Team members at Access Healthcare work in a dynamic environment that blends advanced technology with deep domain expertise.

Role Description

The Assistant Director Coding is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for overseeing and optimizing medical coding operations. This role involves leading and mentoring coding teams, monitoring productivity and quality metrics, and ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and payer requirements. The Assistant Director Coding collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve coding-related issues, supports training and upskilling initiatives, and drives process improvements to enhance accuracy and turnaround time. Daily activities include reviewing audit findings, implementing corrective action plans, reporting performance trends to leadership, and contributing to strategic planning for coding and RCM functions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in medical coding standards (e.g., ICD, CPT, HCPCS) and payer-specific requirements.
• Experience in revenue cycle management, including claims processing, denials management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, coach coders, and drive performance improvement.
• Proficiency in using coding and billing software, electronic health records (EHR), and related healthcare IT systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills to monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with clinical, operations, and technology teams.
• Relevant professional certifications in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, life sciences, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or managerial coding role within a high-volume healthcare or RCM environment.