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Senior Manager – Medical Coding

5-15 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 7, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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 Manager – Medical Coding
Requisition Number: 2276989
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Company Overview:
Optum is a global organization that uses technology to deliver healthcare and improve health outcomes. With a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and employee growth, Optum offers a dynamic environment where talent is nurtured to make a meaningful impact on global health equity.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of 300–400 medical coders

  • Stay current with medical coding, billing requirements, and regulatory changes

  • Drive KPIs such as productivity, quality, turnaround time (TAT), attendance, and attrition

  • Coordinate with coding, auditing personnel, and clients for seamless communication

  • Utilize data for quick and logical decision-making

  • Oversee project personnel, performance, and disciplinary matters

  • Lead operations in the assigned functional area

  • Manage internal stakeholder and client relationships

  • Front-end all client communication and maintain high client satisfaction

  • Analyze periodic reports and operational metrics

  • Evaluate operational practices and support process improvement initiatives

  • Ensure internal audits and compliance parameters are met

  • Foster a positive, team-driven work environment

  • Set team priorities and resolve escalations

  • Contribute to planning, execution, and improvement of operations and systems

  • Strategize to manage attrition and improve retention

  • Prepare annual business plans and operating budgets

  • Resolve conflicts and manage critical situations proactively

  • Provide consistent performance feedback and coaching


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)

  • 15+ years of experience in US healthcare; 10+ years in people and process management

  • 5+ years specifically in US Healthcare operations – RCM, medical coding, or payment integrity

  • Strong understanding of budgeting, cost estimating, and capacity utilization

  • Deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and operating procedures

  • Experience managing large teams and frontline supervisors

  • Proficient in analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and communication

  • Strong project management, planning, and employee engagement skills

  • Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction and compliance