Locum Assistant Medical Coder

American Hospital Dubai
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive Assistance0Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Confidentiality","Attention to detail"]

Assign and verify diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD and CPT guidelines for inpatient, day surgery, and outpatient claims. Abstract patient demographics and medical information into the coding/abstracting system, review EMR and claim documentation, and coordinate physician queries and approvals. Support Dubai Health Authority (DHA) e-claims and coding edit processes (including CEED) for self-pay, insurance, and corporate batches while maintaining confidentiality and daily productivity.

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American Hospital Dubai
American Hospital Dubai
3 days ago

Locum Assistant Medical Coder

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Job Summary

Assign and verify diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD and CPT guidelines for inpatient, day surgery, and outpatient claims. Abstract patient demographics and medical information into the coding/abstracting system, review EMR and claim documentation, and coordinate physician queries and approvals. Support Dubai Health Authority (DHA) e-claims and coding edit processes (including CEED) for self-pay, insurance, and corporate batches while maintaining confidentiality and daily productivity.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Encode and verify diagnosis and procedure codes according to coding guidelines and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) e-claims for hospital claims including self-pay.
  • •Abstract demographics, statistical and medical information from patient records and enter it into the coding/abstracting system for inpatient, day surgery, and outpatient encounters.
  • •Review EMR documentation, claim forms, and operative reports; assign appropriate codes and send physician requests/queries when required.
  • •Apply ICD and CPT (CPT 4) guidelines for principal and secondary procedures and manage approval tracks for approval-required services and diagnostics (e.g., CT, MRI, surgical procedures).
  • •Review coding edits using CEED, coordinate billed services based on insurer/corporate approvals, close and dispatch delegated batches per the dispatch schedule, and maintain daily productivity.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in any field, medical preferred.
  • •Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) accredited by AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by AAPC.
  • •Minimum 0–1 year of experience coding using ICD-9-CM or ICD-10 in a claims-handling organization.
  • •Knowledge of Health Insurance Policy terms, coverage, and exclusions in the UAE (preferred).
  • •Ability to speak and write in English fluently; Arabic communication is preferred.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityAttention to detail
Certifications:AHIMA CCSAAPC CPC
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:ICD-9-CMICD-10ICDCPT 4CPTHCPCSEMRCoding/abstracting systemCoding Edit Engine of Dubai (CEED)DHA e-claimsQuick Chart/DPPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Company Brief

American Hospital Dubai
American Hospital Dubai is a full-service private hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, combining international standards of care with advanced technology to serve local and international patients in Dubai.
Industry: Hospitals & Clinics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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