Medical Coder - ICD-10/DRG Specialist

Fakeeh University Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakeeh Health’s flagship Fakeeh University Hospital is seeking a Coding Officer to review patient episodes, assign ICD-10 and ACHI codes, and ensure accurate DRG determination. You will work with physicians and healthcare teams to clarify diagnoses and streamline records.

In this role you will stay current with coding guidelines, mentor trainees, and support billing accuracy across departments within a fast-paced hospital setting in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in medical coding, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with ICD-10, ACHI, SNOMED CT and other coding systems.
• Ability to interact with physicians to clarify information.
• Keeps up-to-date with coding guidelines and new codes.

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate codes for diagnoses, services, and procedures using ICD-10, ACHI and SNOMED CT.
• Verifies DRG assignments and coding completeness for inpatient and outpatient records.
• Communicates with physicians and other staff to obtain needed details.
• Entrusts data entry into billing and reporting databases and supports audits.
• Trains students and coder trainees as needed.
• Collaborates with the billing department to ensure timely claim submission.
• Interacts with insurers to resolve coding disputes.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10

ACHI coding

SNOMED CT

Physician collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

GTIN

CCHI Billing System

ICD-10 mapping

Job description

Fakeeh Health’s flagship Fakeeh University Hospital is seeking a Coding Officer to review patient episodes, assign ICD-10 and ACHI codes, and ensure accurate DRG determination. You will work with physicians and healthcare teams to clarify diagnoses and streamline records.

In this role you will stay current with coding guidelines, mentor trainees, and support billing accuracy across departments within a fast-paced hospital setting in Dubai.