NMC Healthcare
OP Medical Coder
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, UAE🏢 On-site
ICD-9-CMCPTHCPCSDRGMedical CodingDOH Guidelines
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏥 Healthcare
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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- The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9-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.
- Prepare daily& monthly coding audit reports.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain inter and interdepartmental communication for the smooth functioning of the department.
- Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, ADOSH, DOH, JCI and ISO.
- Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
- Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs, In house activities, conferences or other programs as requested.
- Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
- Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
- Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
- Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.
Requirements
- •Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and DRG codes
- •Ability to abstract information from health records
- •Knowledge of DOH guidelines and regulations
- •Ability to maintain confidentiality
- •Strong communication skills
- •Ability to work in a multi-departmental environment
Responsibilities
- •Check and sequence accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
- •Prepare daily and monthly coding audit reports
- •Identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions
- •Evaluate records for documentation consistency and adequacy
- •Provide feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors
- •Update coding versions and DOH directives regularly
- •Adhere to infection control, patient safety, ADOSH, DOH, JCI, and ISO regulations
- •Participate in quality assurance activities and training programs
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Company
NMC Healthcare
5000+ employees
NMC Health is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the UAE. It operates hospitals, day surgery centers, and clinics across the country.