Clinical Coder

SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services)
Abu Dhabi
Full timeFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Encoder software","ICD-10-CM","CPT","AHIMA standards","CPT Assistant","AHA Coding Clinic","Billing","Revenue cycle"]

The role involves coding outpatient and emergency department medical records using encoder software, applying ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, validating charges, and collaborating with CDI teams and Revenue Cycle Management to ensure accurate billing and regulatory compliance within UAE laws.

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SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services)
SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services)
7 months ago

Clinical Coder

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Job Summary

The role involves coding outpatient and emergency department medical records using encoder software, applying ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, validating charges, and collaborating with CDI teams and Revenue Cycle Management to ensure accurate billing and regulatory compliance within UAE laws.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to outpatient (OP)/emergency department (ED) medical records and captures charges for emergency department records
  • •Adheres to official coding guidelines when coding with accuracy and completeness as supported by documentation
  • •Interact with physicians and other areas when additional coding information is needed
  • •Appropriately utilizes encoder and coding references
  • •Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by UAE regulatory agencies
  • •Utilizes ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
  • •Utilizes American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM
  • •American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Assistant for CPT codes
  • •American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding
  • •Complying consistently with policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA corporate policies
  • •Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
  • •Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with SEHA corporate policies
  • •Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for SEHA and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with stakeholders
  • •Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and with other departments/sections within SEHA
  • •Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role while adhering to safety guidelines

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Health Information Management preferred
  • •Just have 1 of the following: Coding Specialist (CCS); CCS-P; CPC; CPC-H; CPC-P
  • •Extensive knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle systems;
  • •Ability to analyze physician/provider documentation contained in assigned Routine Outpatient (RO) health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and any procedures;
  • •Ability to utilize encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references) in the assignment of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes.
Experience:Healthcare
Education:Bachelor's in Health Information Management
Skills:Encoder softwareICD-10-CMCPTAHIMA standardsCPT AssistantAHA Coding ClinicBillingRevenue cycle
Certifications:CCSCCS-PCPCCPC-HCPC-P
Tech Stack:ICD-10-CMCPTEncoder software

Company Brief

SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services)
SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company) is the UAE’s largest public healthcare network, operating hospitals, clinics and specialist centres across Abu Dhabi to deliver integrated, patient‑centred medical services and advanced clinical care.
Industry: Hospitals & Clinics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2007
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