Summary
NMC Healthcare is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder in Abu Dhabi. The role reviews physician documentation and outpatient records, assigns and sequences codes, validates diagnoses and procedures, and addresses coding edits and documentation issues. Applicants should know ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, outpatient coding guidelines, medical terminology, and anatomy; EHR/EMR experience is preferred. CPC, CCS, CCA, or an equivalent certification may be preferred or required, depending on the employer.
The posting
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Review physician documentation, medical records, and outpatient encounters.
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Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
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Apply outpatient coding and billing guidelines correctly.
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Validate diagnoses, procedures, modifiers, and medical necessity where applicable.
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Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and escalate queries appropriately.
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Ensure accurate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
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Review coding edits, denials, and documentation-related issues.
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Maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
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Follow HIPAA/privacy and organizational compliance requirements.
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Keep up to date with annual coding guideline and code-set changes.
Responsibilities
Review physician documentation, medical records, and outpatient encounters.
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Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
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Apply outpatient coding and billing guidelines correctly.
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Validate diagnoses, procedures, modifiers, and medical necessity where applicable.
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Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and escalate queries appropriately.
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Ensure accurate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
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Review coding edits, denials, and documentation-related issues.
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Maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
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Follow HIPAA/privacy and organizational compliance requirements.
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Keep up to date with annual coding guideline and code-set changes.
Qualifications
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
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Understanding of outpatient/ambulatory coding guidelines.
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Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
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Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
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Experience with EHR/EMR and coding software is preferred.
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CPC, CCS, CCA, or equivalent certification is often preferred or required, depending on the employer.
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