Medical Coder

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Reviews information as documented by Physician in medical record and Ensures coding is as per DHA guidelines and regulations.
• Analyzes patient charts carefully to know the diagnosis and represent every item with specific codes.
• Consults Physicians for further clarification and understanding of patient charts to avoid any misinterpretations.
•  Ensures that codes (CPT) tally with Physician’s’ diagnosis (ICD) – checks for documentation of medical necessity. 
• Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights. 
• Circulate coding related information/Issues encountered in billing to identify trends and have them resolved.
•  Provide accurate answers to queries on coding from any concerned teams
• Evaluate and assist in resubmission of claims in reference to coding related denials.
• Performs other Duties as assigned by HOD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred Nursing, Coding or paramedical degree) with experience Insurance or healthcare industry.
• Job Experience Required: At least three years in a health insurance, healthcare industry
• Basic Knowledge in Computer and Microsoft application.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.