Cognizant Technology Solutions (Healthcare BPaaS)
Enterprise healthcare BPaaS giant delivering clinical coding, TriZetto Facets integration, and RCM.
Teaneck
340,000+ Global (50,000+ in Healthcare)
Hybrid, On-site
Walk-In Drive for Certified Medical Coders (CPC / CIC / CCS)
Cognizant Academy – specialized clinical and payer platform certification
Assessment & Interview Roadmap
Standard recruitment and technical assessment pipeline for medical coders, trainee graduates, and auditors applying to Cognizant Healthcare.
Medical Science Screening Test
30 Mins · MCQ FormatAssesses foundational life science knowledge in Human Anatomy, Organ Physiology, Clinical Pathophysiology, and Medical Terminology prefixes/suffixes. Passing cutoff is typically ≥70%.
Coding Practical & Chart Scenario Assessment
45 Mins · Scenario CodingHands-on coding of realistic operative reports and clinic encounter notes. Covers Official ICD-10-CM coding conventions, CPT modifier application (25, 59, XE/XP/XS/XU), and 2021/2023 E/M MDM scoring.
Technical Lead & Quality Audit Viva
Technical Viva1-on-1 interview with a Lead Auditor or SME. Involves discussion on complex DRG principal diagnosis sequencing, Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC risk adjustment), medical necessity, and clinical denial mitigation.
HR Fitment & Offer Rollout
Final StepDiscussion regarding shift timings (Day vs. US Night Shifts), delivery campus preferences, compensation breakdown (fixed vs. variable allowances), credential sponsorship agreements, and joining timeline.
Interview Preparation Checklist
Key Guidelines to Revise
- ICD-10-CM Section I.C Guidelines (Diabetes, Sepsis, Neoplasm, Hypertension).
- Surgery Section CPT Guidelines & Bundling rules.
- Anatomy & Physiology organ systems (Cardio, Neuro, Ortho).
Common Elimination Points
- Misapplying Modifier 59 instead of distinct X{E,S,P,U} modifiers.
- Incorrect primary diagnosis sequencing on inpatient admission cases.
- Failure to meet the minimum 70% MCQ cutoff on basic medical science.
Role Progression Hierarchy & Accepted Certifications
Explore promotion pathways from Trainee Coder to QA Lead, SME, and Operations Manager.
Operating Delivery Campuses (4)
Chennai
Tamil NaduMEPZ Tambaram, OMR Okkiyam Thoraipakkam & Siruseri
Hyderabad
TelanganaFinancial District, Nanakramguda
Coimbatore
Tamil NaduCHIL SEZ, Saravanampatti
Kolkata
West BengalSector V, Salt Lake & Bantala