Medical Coder Associate: IP/OP Claims & Coding

Accumed; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Dubai is seeking an Associate Coder to ensure accurate coding of medical services and claims. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Life Sciences and relevant coding certification, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance claims processing within the UAE. Responsibilities include analyzing claims for medical accuracy and applying appropriate codes according to established guidelines. Experience in DRG coding is a plus. The role emphasizes high-quality processing to meet client KPIs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in insurance claims processing.
• Experience with DRG coding is advantageous.
• Understanding of coding guidelines and payer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and audit claims for medical information completeness.
• Apply relevant code sets considering trends for denials.
• Process claims in both OP and IP scenarios.
• Review documentation for completeness and coding accuracy.
• Observe AHIMA code of ethics in coding.

Skills

Medical coding

Claims processing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor in Life Sciences

Relevant coding certification

Job description

A healthcare services company in Dubai is seeking an Associate Coder to ensure accurate coding of medical services and claims. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Life Sciences and relevant coding certification, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance claims processing within the UAE. Responsibilities include analyzing claims for medical accuracy and applying appropriate codes according to established guidelines. Experience in DRG coding is a plus. The role emphasizes high-quality processing to meet client KPIs.