Cognizant has announced hiring for 2 Medical Coding positions in Hyderabad, India. The openings include SPE – Medical Coding HC and SME – Medical Coding HC, covering medical coding, inpatient charge review, DRG audits, implant charge validation, and reimbursement compliance.
Candidates with relevant medical coding experience and certifications from CPC, AHIMA, or AAPC can explore these opportunities.
Cognizant Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Cognizant |
| Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
| Total Openings | 2 Positions |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, India |
| Date Published | 12 November 2026 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Company Website | https://www.cognizant.com/ |
Positions Available at Cognizant
1. SPE – Medical Coding HC
- Job ID: 00071023671
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Work Model: Work from Office
- Experience: 1–3 years
- Required Certification: CPC or equivalent medical coding certification
Job Summary:
The selected candidate will review clinical documentation and assign accurate medical codes to support compliant reimbursement, regulatory requirements, healthcare data integrity, and revenue cycle operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review medical records and healthcare documentation to assign appropriate medical codes.
- Validate diagnosis and procedure codes according to medical coding guidelines.
- Ensure documentation completeness and accuracy.
- Collaborate with healthcare product, billing, and claims teams.
- Monitor coding accuracy and productivity metrics.
- Support internal audits by providing coding rationales and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate coding records in healthcare product systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve medical coding workflows.
- Resolve coding-related issues to reduce claim rejections.
- Follow applicable healthcare regulations and coding standards.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of hands-on medical coding experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical concepts.
- Familiarity with healthcare product workflows.
- Experience reviewing clinical documentation and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Proficiency in coding and healthcare information systems.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Willingness to work night shifts from the office.
Required Certification:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent medical coding certification relevant to healthcare products.
2. SME – Medical Coding HC
- Job ID: 00071000811
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Work Model: Work from Home
- Job Function: Inpatient Charge Reviewer – DRG Based
- Required Certification: AHIMA or AAPC
Job Summary:
The selected candidate will perform inpatient charge reviews using DRG audits and medical coding to identify missed implant charges and validate supporting documentation for appropriate reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct DRG-based inpatient charge reviews.
- Identify implant charges missed during the billing process.
- Review medical records and itemized bills.
- Verify whether documentation sufficiently supports implant charges or carve-outs.
- Validate documentation completeness for proper reimbursement.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
- Relevant medical coding knowledge for inpatient charge review.
- Understanding of DRG-based audits and coding.
- Ability to review medical records and itemized bills.
- Knowledge of implant charges, carve-outs, and reimbursement documentation.
Required Certification:
- AHIMA or AAPC certification.
Required Skills
Candidates applying for these Cognizant medical coding jobs should have relevant knowledge of:
- Medical Coding Guidelines
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Medical Terminology
- Diagnosis and Procedure Coding
- DRG Audits
- Inpatient Charge Review
- Implant Charge Validation
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Coding Accuracy and Compliance
