Inpatient Preauthorization Coder - ICD-10/DRG Specialist (UAE)

Cigna; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group seeks an Inpatient Pre-Authorization Coder to review and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for inpatient admissions in line with UAE DHA/HAAD/MOH rules and insurer policies.

Responsibilities include preauthorization review, collaboration with providers to fix documentation gaps, and maintaining audit-ready records while ensuring compliance and efficient utilization management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or allied health; preferred.
• Mandatory CPC certification; CIC/CCS certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years inpatient coding experience, preferably in UAE-related settings.
• Strong knowledge of DRG-based reimbursement and UAE insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG proper to documentation.
• Review preauthorization requests against UAE payer policies and address documentation gaps.
• Ensure compliance with DHA/HAAD/MOH regulations and maintain audit-ready records.
• Communicate with hospitals, physicians, and insurers to resolve coding or authorization issues.

Skills

Inpatient coding

DRG-based reimbursement

UAE payer policies

Medical record interpretation

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Allied Health

CPC

CIC

CCS

Job description

The Cigna Group seeks an Inpatient Pre-Authorization Coder to review and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes for inpatient admissions in line with UAE DHA/HAAD/MOH rules and insurer policies.

Responsibilities include preauthorization review, collaboration with providers to fix documentation gaps, and maintaining audit-ready records while ensuring compliance and efficient utilization management.