Medical Coder jobs in United Arab Emirates
Medical Coder
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Medical Coder
Job summary
A healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled coder to check and sequence diagnoses and procedures and ensure compliance with guidelines. The role includes preparing coding audit reports and maintaining effective communication with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a Graduate degree in Allied Health Sciences and be a Certified Coding Associate with at least 2 years of coding experience. Proficiency in English is essential.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of coding experience.
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
Responsibilities
- Check and sequence ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG codes.
- Prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports.
- Ensure coding complies with DOH guidelines and regulations.
- Provide feedback to doctors on coding errors.
Skills
Education
The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other codes for diagnoses and procedures for documented information. Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.
- Check and sequence the most accurate ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other codes for diagnoses and procedures. Ensure final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete.
- Prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports.
- Abstract all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
- Evaluate records for documentation consistency and adequacy; ensure the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.
- Ensure coding complies with DOH guidelines and regulations.
- Provide feedback to doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.
- Stay updated with the latest coding versions and DOH coding directives.
- Maintain inter- and intra-departmental communication for smooth functioning of the department.
- Strictly adhere to the organization’s regulations and policies, especially those related to infection control, patient safety, ADOSH, DOH, JCI, and ISO.
- Support Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and actively participate in all quality assurance activities of the service.
- Participate in scheduled in-service training programs, in-house activities, conferences, or other programs as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality as per the signed agreement.
- Demonstrate active listening and promote effective communication within the team.
- Develop a thorough understanding of hospital policies and procedures and demonstrate respect for them.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Head of Department (HOD).
- Education: Graduate in Allied Health Sciences or related areas.
- Certification: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of coding experience.
- Technical Skills: Computer literacy.
- Language Skills: Excellent command of oral and written English.
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