Outpatient Medical Coder 3

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

State retirement plan

Job summary

Remotedxb in Dubai seeks a certified medical coder to assign inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and procedure codes, abstract records, and ensure accuracy. You will use Coding software and IHIS, maintain productivity, and contribute to data quality.

The role requires 1 year outpatient coding experience or 3 years acute care outpatient coding, with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/COC credentials. The ideal candidate will pass the OSUWMC coding test and possess a CAHIIM certificate or HIMT program, supported by an

Qualifications

• Must have CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program.
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management required.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient coding experience in cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation, or cardiology; or 3 years acute care outpatient coding experience.
• Credentialed as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or COC; OSUWMC coding test must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records.
• Select admitting, principal, and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract medical record data including admission source, type, and disposition.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards and submit weekly volume logs.

Education

CAHIIM certificate

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/COC credential

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records
• Select appropriate admitting, principal, and secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Abstract medical record data including admission source, type, and disposition
• Use Computer Assisted Coding/Encoder Software and IHIS electronic medical record system
• Maintain productivity and quality standards and submit weekly volume logs

Requirements

• Completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management
• Minimum 1 year outpatient coding experience in cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation, or cardiology
• OR 3 years acute care academic medical center outpatient coding experience
• Credentialed as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or COC
• Ability to pass OSUWMC coding test

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off including sick and vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• State retirement plan with employer contributions