Medical Coding Auditor: ICD-9/HCPCS & DRG Expert (Abu Dhabi)

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

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.