Medical Coder – Emirati National
Job Description
Our client, a semi-government hospital, is currently looking for a Medical Coder Emirati national, to be based in Abu Dhabi. For this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Assign ICD9 / ICD10 CM Diagnosis codes, CPT4, and HCPCS codes per HAAD / DHA Guidelines, and other coding conventions.
- Review the Medical Records to assure specificity of diagnosis, procedures and appropriate I optimal reimbursement for hospital charges.
- Apply the appropriate coding guidelines for assignment of the primary diagnosis and co-morbidities using ICD9-CM or ICD10-CM for outpatient, inpatient, day care and day surgery accounts.
- Apply the appropriate guidelines for assignment of primary and secondary procedures using CPT and HCPCS codes for outpatient, inpatient, day care and day surgery accounts.
- Assign the appropriate Evaluation &; Management codes.
- Abstract required demographic and statistical data from each patient record.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the electronic medical record for both inpatient and outpatient accounts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physician query process and appropriately queries when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
- Demonstrate appropriate analysis of electronic medical record documentation for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Abstract the clinical information from patient EMR and assign appropriate diagnoses with ICD9-CM I ICD10-CM codes to support the denied claims.
- Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for resubmission purposes.
- To perform any other duty as required by the line manager or supervisor that commensurate with the post.
Requirements
To be considered, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in any health science related course / Training certificate in Medical coding
- Most relevant coding certification with updated membership to a body as accepted by the geographical governance area
- Relevant experience of at least 1 year in medical coding.
- Should at least have basic knowledge of Evaluation and Management services. Prior hands-on experience would be an added advantage.
- Experience in UAE coding will be an added advantage.
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Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Hospitals / Healthcare / Diagnostics
Function:
Health Care
Roles:
Medical Coder
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Certification/Professional qualification