About this role
Manages staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical records information according to standard classification systems. Performs the most advanced medical records coding and abstraction duties. Performs data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required. Supports the activities of the Revenue Management and Finance Departments to ensure that all e-claims data is submitted regularly through the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) e-claims weblink with quality.
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology or healthcare-related field
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) preferred
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years of experience in a Medical Records department.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and pathophysiology.
- Skills in International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) or International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, and Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) coding.
- Skills in utilizing health information systems (HIS) software.