Medical Coder

NMC Hospital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding for hospital services and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding and will be responsible for auditing medical records and training staff. Strong attention to detail and certification in medical coding are required.

Qualifications

• Certification in medical coding is required.
• Experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Audit medical records for coding compliance with regulations.
• Train medical staff on correct coding information.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of records.

Skills

ICD-9-CM Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT Coding

Medical Record Auditing

Attention to Detail

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Certification in Medical Coding

Job description

• Auditing records to ensure proper submission of services prior to billing on pre-determined selected charges.
• Receiving hospital information to properly bill provider services for hospital patients.
• Supplying correct ICD-9-CM /ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes on all diagnoses provided.
• Supplies correct HCPCS code on all procedures and services performed.
• Provide correct CPT code on all procedures and services performed.
• Contacts Medical staff to train and update them with correct coding information.
• Attending seminars and in-services as required to be updated on coding issues.
• Auditing medical records to ensure proper coding completed and to ensure compliance with Haad Regulation and Rules.
• Following coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance Haad regulation and rules.
• Assign proper ICD9, CPT, DRG codes for medical service that required pre-Authorization.
• Help in the coding process for the rejected claims.
• Quantitative analysis - Performs a comprehensive review for the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required, and all other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.
• Qualitative analysis - Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Reviews the records for compliance with established reimbursement and special screening criteria.
• Analyzes provider documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code
• Performs other related duties, which may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description
• Code the most accuracy level of diagnosis like external cause, place of occurrence and activity code.
• Attending OSH programs of BIH as a mandatory requirement.
• Complies with all OSH policies, procedures & legal requirements regarding OSHMS.
• Conducts his/ her task in a healthy and safe manner at all times.
• Report any untoward events that will impact the occupational, safety and health of patients, contractors, facilities, operations and etc.