IP Medical

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Medical Coding Auditor to ensure accurate ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS/DOH coding for diagnoses and procedures. You will verify physician-stated diagnoses and procedures and maintain compliance with regulatory directives.

You will prepare audits, review records, and provide feedback to physicians while keeping up-to-date with coding directives to support high-quality clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Allied Health Sciences or related field.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from AHIMA.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports.
• Abstract health records to identify secondary conditions.
• Evaluate records for documentation consistency and adequacy.
• Ensure coding aligns with DOH guidelines and regulations.
• Provide feedback to doctors on coding errors.
• Keep up to date with latest coding versions and DOH directives.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication for smooth department function.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, OSHMS, DOH, JCI and ISO standards.
• Support quality improvement and participate in QA activities.
• Attend in-service trainings and other programs as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality as per agreements.

Skills

English

Education

Graduation in Allied Health Sciences

CCA Certification (AHIMA)

Job description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 22 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 11468

Job Description / Role:

The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/Other codes for diagnoses and procedures for documented information. Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily& monthly coding audit reports.
• Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
• Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.
• Ensures coding is as per DOH guidelines and regulations.
• Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.
• Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and DOH coding directives.
• Maintain inter and interdepartmental communication for the smooth functioning of the department.
• Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHMS, DOH, JCI and ISO.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
• Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs, In house activities, conferences or other programs as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
• Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.

Experience Required:

At least 2 years of coding experience.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate in Allied Health Sciences or related field. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Skills Required:

• Computer literacy with excellent command of spoken and written English.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

One of the largest private healthcare providers in the United Arab Emirates, operating hospitals, day surgery centres, clinics, fertility centres, and pharmacies. Founded in Abu Dhabi in the 1970s, NMC handles several million patient visits a year across specialties including surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, and diagnostics.

Company Industry:

Healthcare

Department / Functional Area:

Administration

Closing Date:

29 November 2026