Medical Coder (Out-Patient)

We are looking for Out-patient Medical Coder to join our RCM Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· To code claims for UAE process

· Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.

· Coding of multi-specialty outpatient and inpatient charts on a daily basis

· Abstracts all necessary information from health records (MRD FILES) to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.

· Mark all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD – 10CM/CPT) which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established hospital guidelines.

· Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy.

· Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.

Assign ICD-10 CM Diagnosis codes, CPT4, HCPCS and drug codes per DHA Guidelines and other coding conventions.

· Clearly check the documentation in medical files to assure to appropriate Evaluation & assign using the correct CPT code.

· High level of productivity, reliability, responsibility, attendance, dependability, organization and accuracy/thoroughness

Qualification & Experience:

· Any Degree in Medical Sciences Preferred

· Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

· Good communication and interpersonal skills with good overall presentation

· Good submission and re-submission knowledge

· Ability to work independently and make decisions related to coding.

Personal Abilities / Competencies:

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

· Adheres to punctuality at work.

· Attends committee, continuous quality improvement and other departmental meetings as appropriate.

· Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.

· Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Note: Candidates with 2 years of UAE experience in a clinic / hospital set-up shall only be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED5,000.00 – AED7,000.00 per month