Data Encoder

REF 1672599

18.11.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: JOB SUMMARY: Provide diagnostic and procedural coding services .

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Diagnostic and procedural coding, including but not limited to, outpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room, observation, consultation, anesthesia services by assigning appropriate ICD-10, ICD-9, HCPCS, and CPT codes to include professional and technical codes.
Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic and procedural terminology and coding guidelines to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
Utilizes encoding reimbursement tools, coding books, coding conventions, guidelines, internet resources, and references to select the most accurate/descriptive ICD, CPT, HCPCS code and APC/ ASC assignments.
Analyzes information from the documentation to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
Responsible for flagging documentation that cannot be completely processed due to illegibility, lack of diagnoses, unclear documentation, etc., and shall return the documents to the Medical Records/Health Information Supervisor for clarification.
Analyzes charge tickets to ensure documentation on record supports levels of care, procedures performed, supplies and equipment used, and room charges.
Appropriately assigns codes, modifiers, professional and technical components for all services and procedures performed during the visit and sequences them correctly.

Requirements: Knowledge of medical terminology required and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology preferred.
Good typing skills with accuracy
Knowledge of official coding rules/regulations and DRG assignment
Knowledge of applicable transaction codes, ICD-10, CPT and E&M level of coding guidelines.

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Residence visa provided; Transportation