Medical Coder NMC Healthcare Dubai

NMC Healthcare is actively recruiting experienced and motivated candidates for the position of a Medical Coder. The successful aspirant will work at NMC Specialty Hospital located in Dubai, UAE. This job was published by NMC on 19 October 2023 and all aspiring candidates can apply for this position.

Purpose of A Medical Coder

Ensures proper coding of documents in accordance with the regulator coding guidelines and regulations.

Duties of A Medical Coder

• 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  & Management (E & M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.
• Ensures coding is as per HAAD guidelines and regulations.
• Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights.
• Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and HAAD 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.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences or related areas.
• At least 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).

Required Skills

• Computer Literacy, MS Office.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.

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