Medical Coder

Gargash Hospital is hiring a Medical Coder responsible for inpatient coding. The role requires valid certification and a strong understanding of international and local coding systems.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting is mandatory (UAE experience preferred).
• Valid coding certification such as AHIMA (CCS), AAPC (CIC/CRC/CPC), or equivalent, is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG/IR-DRG systems, and DHA coding rules is mandatory.
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities (Inferred for a Medical Coder):

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS) for inpatient medical records.
• Ensure optimal reimbursement and compliance by applying MS-DRG/IR-DRG systems and DHA coding rules.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy in all coding and documentation.

Required Skills

• Inpatient Medical Coding
• AHIMA/AAPC Certification (CCS/CPC/CIC/CRC)
• ICD-10-CM/PCS
• DRG/IR-DRG Systems
• DHA Coding Rules