Senior Medical Coder – UAE Outpatient, DHA/DOH Compliance

Ishaq Bin Omran Medical Center LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Ishaq Bin Omran Medical Center LLC in Sharjah seeks a Senior Insurance Medical Coder to accurately code outpatient records and submission claims in line with UAE DHA/MOH/DOH rules. You will ensure timely claim submission, reduce rejections, and help maximize revenue cycle efficiency with physicians, billing, and insurance teams.

The ideal candidate holds a CPC or equivalent certification with 5–7 years UAE outpatient coding experience, CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS expertise, and familiarity with DHA/MOH/DOH

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical or healthcare-related field.
• CPC certification or equivalent (AAPC/AHIMA recognized).
• 5–7 years of UAE experience in medical coding, specifically outpatient coding in Medical centers or Day care Surgery Centers in Northern Emirates.
• Sound knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Familiarity with DHA/MOH/DOH insurance regulations and payer portals (e.g., eClaimLink, Riayati, Shafafiya).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR/HIS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% claim submission of IBO Medical center within the agreed time frame.
• Review outpatient clinical documentation and assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with DHA/MOH/DOH regulations and payer-specific requirements.
• Validate insurance approvals, coverage policies, and coding requirements before claim submission.
• Cross-check diagnosis and procedure codes with physician documentation for consistency.
• Collaborate with doctors and clinical staff to clarify diagnoses or obtain missing information.
• Support the billing team in resolving claim rejections or denials due to coding discrepancies.
• Keep updated with insurance guidelines, coding rule changes, and payer-specific circulars.
• Generate coding-related audit reports to ensure documentation and billing accuracy.
• Assist in internal and external audits, including compliance checks and pre-insurance assessments.
• Focus on zero rated rejection for all the submitted claims.
• Closely work with claim processing team to ensure timely claim submission (2nd of every Month) and resubmission (21 days) process is carried out effectively
• Complete special tasks assigned by the Reporting Manager.
• Complete the recon resubmission and closure with all insurance companies within the time line.
• Maintain relationship with customers by professional conduct and response to queries over standard guidelines in effective communication.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and contribute to improving coding workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

EMR/HIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a medical or healthcare-related field

Tools

EMR/HIS systems

Microsoft Office

eClaimLink

Riayati

Shafafiya

Job description

Ishaq Bin Omran Medical Center LLC in Sharjah seeks a Senior Insurance Medical Coder to accurately code outpatient records and submission claims in line with UAE DHA/MOH/DOH rules. You will ensure timely claim submission, reduce rejections, and help maximize revenue cycle efficiency with physicians, billing, and insurance teams.

The ideal candidate holds a CPC or equivalent certification with 5–7 years UAE outpatient coding experience, CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS expertise, and familiarity with DHA/MOH/DOH