Cognizant Medical Coding Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 11 years exp.

₹1.7 Lakh - ₹4.5 Lakhs

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At par with the average Medical Coding Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 11 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Medical Coding Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Medical Coding Salary Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹1.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024

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TCS Medical Coding Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 33% more
Wipro Medical Coding Salary 1 year exp. (3 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr 48% less
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Omega Healthcare Medical Coding Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (61 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 7% more
Episource Medical Coding Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr 23% less
AGS Health Medical Coding Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 12% less	1 job opening

Medical Coding salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.7 Lakh to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Medical Coding salaries

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Medical Coding

medical coding CPC Surgery Accounts Receivable Healthcare Medical Coding Payment Posting US Healthcare CPT SDS General Surgery ICD RCM CRC BPO

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Data Analyst in Mumbai

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

-Good work-life balance: Many employees appreciate the flexible working hours and adequate breaks. -Opportunities for growth and development: Cognizant offers various training programs and certifications to help employees upskill. -Diverse and inclusive work environment: Employees praise the company's efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

...e employees have reported feeling overwhelmed with workload and tight deadlines. -Limited salary hikes and promotions: A few employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the company's compensation and promotion policies. -Politics and favoritism: Some reviewers have mentioned experiencing unfair treatment and favoritism within the organization.

Drug Safety Associate in Mumbai

Full Time

Research & Development Department

2.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Initially cognizant was good in all aspects. Promotion, salary, increments, work life . But now only work work without any benifits.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Work culture became bad after corona period. Working hours are more than 12 hrs. Constant work pressure.

Job security - Poor

+2 more

Drug Safety Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Mar 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As a fresher you get to learn lot of things which will help you in future aspects. Pick up and drop facility is good.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Poor salary structure and work pressure (Project basis). Promotion get delayed almost every time

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Medical Reviewer in Pune (working remotely)

Full Time

Research & Development Department

1.0

• posted on 10 Apr 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay

Salary - Good

Dislikes

People are being terminated left right and centre. There is no job security and toxic work culture. Even the client is horrible with lack of empathy . No promotion since 4 years and appraisals are always delayed

Job security - Bad

+4 more

Trainee Junior Data Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Jan 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security is good.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...ance domain. They don't give bonus even after getting 5 star in mid year review. Salary is not upto the mark as compared to other CROs.

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Medical Coding Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Medical Coding at Cognizant?

Medical Coding salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 11 years. According to our estimates it is 2% more than the average Medical Coding Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Medical Coding at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Medical Coding at Cognizant is 2% more than the average salary of a Medical Coding in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Medical Coding at Cognizant?

medical coding, CPC, Surgery, Accounts Receivable and Healthcare are some of the popular skills required to work as a Medical Coding at Cognizant India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Medical Coding in India?

TCS Medical Coding Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Omega Healthcare Medical Coding Salary - ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Medical Coding in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

AGS Health Medical Coding Salary - ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
Episource Medical Coding Salary - ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
Wipro Medical Coding Salary - ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹2.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Medical Coding at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Medical Coding at Cognizant ranges between ₹23,312 per month to ₹24,775 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Medical Coding salary in India which ranges between ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 11 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Medical Coding at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Medical Codings reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 50% reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Medical Coding salary in India ranges between ₹1.7 Lakh to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.