ICD/CPT Medical Coder — Compliance & Audit Expert

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, seeks a qualified medical coder to sequence accurate ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other codes from documented clinical information.

You will prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports, ensure final diagnoses and procedures are valid and compliant, and provide constructive feedback to physicians to improve documentation and coding accuracy.

The role requires two years of coding experience, AHIMA-CCA credential, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Allied Health Sciences or related field.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA.
• Minimum of two years of professional coding experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and sequences accurate ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG and other applicable codes.
• Ensures final diagnoses and procedures are valid, complete, and compliant.
• Prepares daily and monthly coding audit reports.
• Abstracts required information to identify secondary conditions and co-morbidities.
• Evaluates medical records for documentation consistency, adequacy, and accuracy.
• Ensures coding compliance with DOH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provides constructive feedback to physicians regarding coding gaps.
• Stays updated with latest coding standards and directives.
• Maintains inter-departmental communication to support operations.
• Adheres to infection control, patient safety, OSHMS, DOH, JCI and ISO standards.
• Participates in CQI initiatives and quality assurance activities.
• Engages in in-service training and other assigned programs.
• Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality.

Skills

English communication

Education

Allied Health Sciences

Job description

NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, seeks a qualified medical coder to sequence accurate ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other codes from documented clinical information.

You will prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports, ensure final diagnoses and procedures are valid and compliant, and provide constructive feedback to physicians to improve documentation and coding accuracy.

The role requires two years of coding experience, AHIMA-CCA credential, and excellent English communication.