Outpatient Coding Officer (Corniche Hospital)

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. seeks a skilled Hospital Coder to determine diagnoses and procedures by coding ICD-10-CM and CPT for outpatient and ED records. You will use encoder software and online references, verifying charges and ensuring alignment with UAE regulations.

You will consult with clinicians and other departments, apply UAE guidelines, and address any coding or documentation gaps while maintaining high productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle systems.
• Ability to analyze physician/provider documentation to determine principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Ability to utilize encoder software and online references for ICD/ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to outpatient and ED records and capture charges.
• Adhere to official coding guidelines for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with physicians when additional coding information is needed; utilize coding references.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Encoder software

Documentation analysis

Education

CPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

Encoder software

Online coding references

NCCI guidelines

Job description

Job Description

SEHA Hospital Coder will competently navigate the patient health record and other computer systems/sources in the determination of appropriate diagnoses and procedures. Codes Routine Outpatient health records (utilizing encoder software and online tools and references in the assignment of codes). Consults reference materials to facilitate code assignment. Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Understands the appropriate link of diagnosis to procedure when applicable. Appends modifier(s) to procedure or service code when applicable. Utilizes retrospective edit tool to address possible coding and/or documentation issues related to submitted diagnosis and procedure information obtained from the health record. Consults with CDI, physicians, or other healthcare providers when additional information is needed for coding and/or to clarify conflicting or ambiguous information. Collaborates with Revenue Cycle Management teams in resolving billing and utilization issues affecting reimbursement. Interprets bundling and unbundling guidelines (NCCI). Tracks issues (i.e., missing documentation or charges) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion. Investigates claims denials and/or appeals as directed. Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by Revenue Excellence. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations. Identifies concerns and is responsible for providing resolution of moderate to complex problems. Notifies appropriate leadership for resolution when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned by Leadership. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement with UAE laws and regulations, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to outpatient (OP)/emergency department (ED) medical records and captures charges for emergency department records;
• Adheres to official coding guidelines when coding with accuracy and completeness as supported by documentation;
• Interact with physicians and other areas when additional coding information is needed;
• Appropriately utilizes encoder and coding references;
• Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by UAE regulatory agencies;
• Utilizes ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting;
• Utilizes American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification; American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Assistant for CPT codes; American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding

Qualifications

Qualification & Special Certificate:

• CPC or AHIMA

Required

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle systems;
• Ability to analyze physician/provider documentation contained in assigned Routine Outpatient (RO) health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and any procedures;
• Ability to utilize encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references) in the assignment of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes.