Assistant Clinical Coder-Coding

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SEHA seeks an Assistant Clinical Coder-Coding for a full-time onsite role in Abu Dhabi. You will abstract and analyze clinical information from medical records and translate it into diagnostic and operative codes per official guidelines, covering outpatient, ED, and observation. The role emphasizes accuracy, AHIMA Standards, and timely output, with physician queries to clarify documentation, assign POA values, and ensure compliant coding. Requirements include 3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s in Health Information Management or a diploma with 3 years of healthcare experience. Tips for applicants: tailor your CV to show coding accuracy and productivity, highlight physician collaboration and query resolution, and demonstrate regulatory knowledge and training or mentoring.

 Responsible for abstracting and analyzing clinical information from medical records and relevant documents, translating the information into diagnostic and operative procedure codes in accordance with the clinical coding system.

•   Assigns  codes  for  diagnoses,  treatments,  and  procedures  according  to  the  appropriate classification system outpatient (OP)/emergency department (ED) or observation short stay. 
•   Oversees and reviews provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, comorbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures. 
•   Adheres to official coding guidelines when coding with accuracy and completeness as supported by documentation. 
•   Ensures accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through a query process. 
•   Assigns Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses. 
•   Ensures accurate physician name against each service and accurate time and date. 
•   Interacts with physicians and other areas when additional coding information is needed; for example to prevent medical necessity denials. 
•   Prepares  and  reviews  documentation  to  verify  and  when  necessary,  correct  the  patient disposition upon discharge. 
•   Maintains the assigned target of production and accuracy of Coding. 
•   Prioritizes  work  to  ensure  the  timeframe  of  medical  record  coding  meets  regulatory requirements. 
•   Engages with the physicians in the Coding Query process and provides training as necessary. 
•   Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines. 
Accountabilities 
•    Ensures that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulation 


 

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   3 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role. 

Desired: 
•   Experience in a large healthcare facility 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management or relevant field with or Diploma with 3 years of additional experience in Healthcare 

Desired: 
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