Introduction: Northwest Clinic, a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, is seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Medical Coder to join our team. The Medical Coder will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses, which is essential for effective billing, compliance, and data management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Medical Coding:
- Review and analyze patient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services.
- Ensure coding accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper coding.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Assist with internal and external audits to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
- Billing and Reimbursement:
- Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Follow up on denied or rejected claims and work with insurance companies to resolve issues and ensure timely reimbursement.
- Provide coding-related support to billing and revenue cycle management teams.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate and analyze coding reports to monitor accuracy and identify trends or areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to review coding practices and implement improvements.
Qualifications:
- Education: Certification as a Medical Coder (e.g., CPC, CCS, or equivalent) from a recognized certification body.
- Experience: Proven experience in medical coding within a healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in medical coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with healthcare providers.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare organization.