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Medical Coder

IMS Health
New Cairo, Cairo
Posted 6 years ago
85Applicants for2 open positions
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Coding Tasks:

  • Assist in coding when requested and participate in searching for any coding data (CPT / ICD / HCPCS / Dental Codes / ACHI codes / Dubai Service List / Drug codes)
  • Assist in reviewing existing medical edits and provide accurate feedback for necessary system update
  • Assist in creating medical edits for codes not included in the current system (CPT / ICD or ACHI / ICD etc)
  • Assist in mapping of codes between different codes sets as per requirement (e.g. – ACHI to CPT, ICD 10 CM to ICD 10 AM etc)
  • Participating in testing process

Client relationship tasks:

  • Communicating with provider and payer for presenting them with CEED / CCM / AIMS benefits
  • Conducting meetings / presentations for CEED / CCM / AIMS interested customers
  • Seeking feedback / concerns from existing and potential customers and update them to HIM managers
  • Handle customer queries related to these systems and escalate them as necessary

Specific Project Related Tasks:

  • Assist in completion of projects of Medical Information Team
  • Participate with new ideas / techniques for timely completion of projects

Job Requirements

  • Certification – Coding certificate from any of the two professional organization, The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Strong Knowledge of Biology, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology and Coding Guidelines
  • Knowledge with regard to Medical Coding guidelines and coding techniques (ICD-9 / 10, CPT-4, HCPCS, CDT).
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
  • Writing, Analytical skills, Accuracy at work, Computer skills (MS Office), Time Management skills, Speaking / Communication skills

Good to have skills / qualifications

  • ACHI certification, ACHI training or on the job experience will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge with regard to Medical Coding guidelines and coding techniques of ACHI, ICD 10 AM, LOINC codes
  • Knowledge in all aspects of insurance and billing regulations in UAE and neighboring countries like Saudi / Qatar / Jordon etc
  • Knowledge of DRG will be an added advantage
  • Administration and Management- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, and coordination of people and resources.

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