Outpatient Medical Coder - Precision & Compliance

Royal Health Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Health Group Abu Dhabi is seeking an OP Medical Coder to accurately review and code outpatient records, diagnoses, and services using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

You will ensure documentation supports billing, engage with clinicians for clarifications, and uphold confidentiality while meeting productivity targets.

The role requires a diploma or degree in medical coding or HIM, plus CPC/CCS/CCA or equivalent certification, and experience with EMR/EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Coding, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Professional medical coding certification such as CPC, CCS, CCA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Understanding of outpatient coding guidelines and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and common medical procedures.
• Previous experience in outpatient medical coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records, physician notes, diagnostic reports, and other clinical documentation.
• Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes based on the documentation provided.
• Apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and applicable modifiers.
• Ensure coding is supported by complete and appropriate clinical documentation.
• Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and coordinate with the appropriate clinical or coding team for clarification.
• Review outpatient encounters for coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Ensure correct sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
• Identify potential coding errors, denials, and documentation issues and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with patient privacy and information-security requirements.
• Stay current with changes to coding guidelines, payer policies, regulatory requirements, and coding updates.
• Participate in internal audits, quality reviews, and coding education activities.
• Meet established productivity and accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, billing teams, and other departments to resolve coding-related issues.
• Support denial management and provide coding-related information when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Clinical documentation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Productivity targets

EMR/EHR proficiency

Coding software

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Medical Coding / Health Information Management

CPC/CCS/CCA or equivalent certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Coding software

ICD-10-CM references

CPT/HCPCS references

Job description

Royal Health Group Abu Dhabi is seeking an OP Medical Coder to accurately review and code outpatient records, diagnoses, and services using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

You will ensure documentation supports billing, engage with clinicians for clarifications, and uphold confidentiality while meeting productivity targets.

The role requires a diploma or degree in medical coding or HIM, plus CPC/CCS/CCA or equivalent certification, and experience with EMR/EHR systems.