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
Compensation & Salary Ladder
Representative annual compensation ranges for certified medical coders and auditors at Cognizant Healthcare, derived from recent hiring drives, campus absorptions, and industry market surveys.
Fresher / Trainee Medical Coder
Life science graduates (B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, Biotech, CPC-A credentials). Includes intensive training academy stipend.
Certified Medical Coder (2–5 Years)
Active AAPC / AHIMA credential holders (CPC, CIC, CRC, CCS) with verified 95%+ production accuracy on complex charts.
Senior Auditor / SME / CDI Specialist
Inpatient DRG validation, CPMA / CCS leads, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and physician query managers.
Appraisal Cycles & Performance Pay
Annual Appraisal Band
Standard yearly appraisal cycles typically range from 8% to 18% based on individual chart audit accuracy (≥95%) and production SLA attainment.
Credential Sponsorship
Full examination fee reimbursement upon passing advanced credentials such as CIC (Inpatient), CPMA (Auditing), or CDEO (Documentation).
Coding Specialties & Clinical Service Lines
Explore Inpatient DRG, Risk Adjustment HCC, Same-Day Surgery, and E/M clinical code systems.
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