Medical Coder
Job Location : UAE
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 HAAD / 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.