Coder Clinical Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is currently seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the role of a Coder Clinical, Coding in Abu Dhabi, UAE. SSMC career website announced this job vacancy on 2 November 2023 and candidates who fulfil the under mentioned criteria are encouraged to apply for this role.

Purpose of A Coder Clinical

• The Clinical Coder reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure codes as applicable.
• Responsible for the accurate assignment, abstracting to determine accuracy and completeness of the record, utilizing the 3M coding reimbursement to compile data and related work assigned.
• Utilizes retrospective edit tool to address possible coding and/or documentation issues related to submitted diagnosis and procedure information obtained from the health record.

Duties of A Coder Clinical

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for complex inpatient encounters, outpatient (OP)/emergency department (ED) or observation short stay.
• Prepares and review provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, comorbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures and E&Ms.
• Adheres to official coding guidelines when coding with accuracy and completeness as supported by documentation.
• Ensures accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through a query process.
• Assigns Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses.
• Assigns an accurate physician name against each service and accurate time and date.
• Interacts  with  physicians  and  other  areas  when  additional  coding  information  is  needed, example to prevent medical necessity denials.
• Reviews documentation to verify and when necessary, correct the patient disposition upon discharge.
• Maintains the assigned target of production and accuracy of Coding.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timeframe of medical record coding meets regulatory requirements.
• Engages with physicians in Coding Query process and provides training as necessary.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information.
• Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Prepares statistics as requested by the management.
• Manages stressful situations and handles multiple tasks at one time.
• Encourages a positive environment for other staff members.
• Collaborates with other members of the team to carry out work smoothly.
• Ensures that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulation.
• Implements strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results.

Qualification

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or relevant field or Diploma with 3 years of additional experience in Healthcare.
• Desired: Master’s degree or equivalent in Health Information Management or relevant field.

Experience

• Required: 2-4 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role.
• Desired: Experience in a large healthcare facility.

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