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Medical Coder Jobs in Ruwais, UAE
Job Description
- The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10- CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/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.
- Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
- Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Computes and gives the correct DRG coding all inpatients cases.
- Providing training and guiding other coders / Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when it is necessary.
- Analyzes doctors’ documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.
- Ensures coding is as per DOH guidelines and regulations.
- Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.
- Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and DOH coding directives.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Performs any other jobs or duties assigned by the HOD from time to time within the scope of job title.
- Verify the items in the open bills according to TPA/payer, member ID, validity of the card, coverage, approvals/LPO, insurance plan, rate plan etc. Ensure that the bills are finalized in compliance with the contractual terms and price agreement.
- Finalize all codified credit bills for batch/statement generation based on the submission cycle (eg, weekly, monthly etc). In the case of pharmacy claims, check the transactions according to TPA/payer, member ID, validity of the card, coverage, approvals/LPO, insurance plan, refunded transactions etc and confirm the bill.
Responsibilities
- The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10- CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/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.
- Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
- Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Computes and gives the correct DRG coding all inpatients cases.
- Providing training and guiding other coders / Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when it is necessary.
- Analyzes doctors’ documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.
- Ensures coding is as per DOH guidelines and regulations.
- Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.
- Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and DOH coding directives.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Performs any other jobs or duties assigned by the HOD from time to time within the scope of job title.
- Verify the items in the open bills according to TPA/payer, member ID, validity of the card, coverage, approvals/LPO, insurance plan, rate plan etc. Ensure that the bills are finalized in compliance with the contractual terms and price agreement.
- Finalize all codified credit bills for batch/statement generation based on the submission cycle (eg, weekly, monthly etc). In the case of pharmacy claims, check the transactions according to TPA/payer, member ID, validity of the card, coverage, approvals/LPO, insurance plan, refunded transactions etc and confirm the bill.
Qualifications
- A graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences or related areas with at least two (2) years of coding experience with valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Computer Literacy, MS Office.
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Performance Criteria:
- Achievement of Core objectives in line with the expectations of the Management and stakeholders
- Ability to work constructively and interact professionally with others
