IP Medical Coder

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Healthcare coder to ensure accurate ICD-9/ICD10-CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG coding for diagnoses and procedures. You will review documentation, ensure validity of final diagnoses, and abstract essential data from health records.

The role requires two years of coding experience, AHIMA CCA or AAPC CPC certification, and strong English communication, with readiness to stay updated on HAAD directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Sciences or related field required with at least two (2) years of coding experience and AHIMA CCA or AAPC CPC certification.
• Strong Computer Literacy; MS Office applications and basic software skills required.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10-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.
• Abstracts information from health records to identify secondary complications and co‑morbid conditions.
• Ensures coding is per HAAD guidelines and regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences

CCA certification (AHIMA)

CPC certification (AAPC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Ensures proper coding of documents in accordance with the regulator’ coding guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10-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.

• 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. Computes and gives the correct DRG coding all inpatients cases.

• Providing training and guiding other coders / Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when it is necessary.

• Analyzes doctors’ documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.

• Ensures coding is as per HAAD guidelines and regulations.

• Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.

• Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and HAAD coding directives.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Performs any other jobs or duties assigned by the HOD from time to time within the scope of job title.

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements.

• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.

• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.

• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

Qualifications

• A graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences or related areas with at least two (2) years of coding experience with valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

• Computer Literacy, MS Office.

• Excellent command of oral and written English.

Performance Criteria

• Achievement of Core objectives in line with the expectations of the Management and stakeholders.

• Ability to work constructively and interact professionally with others.

• Ability to coordinate multiple task, adjust to changing priorities and work within deadlines.