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Medical Coding Specialist
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Medical Coding Specialist
Translates medical diagnoses into standardized codes for billing and records.
Science
NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Medical Coding Specialist
1
Step 1
12th → Training/Diploma → Medical Coding Specialist
Skills you'll need
patient care
Core skill
anatomy
Core skill
medical terminology
Core skill
empathy
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Medical Coding Specialist actually do?
Translates medical diagnoses into standardized codes for billing and records.