Medical Coder

Job description / Role

• Follow all relevant policies, processes and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute in cost-efficient usage of resources to reduce wastage and unnecessary expense.
• Adhere to all relevant HSE and Risk management procedures, instructions and controls.
• Utilize and access the Hospital Information System to review patients' entire medical records and assign appropriate codes using ICD-10CM/PCD-O coding systems, within set number of days of discharge.
• Select the correct principal diagnosis and procedure, as well as the sequence of all other diagnoses and procedures, according to the uniform discharge data system.
• Identify complications and co morbidities in order to assign the most appropriate Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG).
• Develop and assign physician coding queries when documentation clarification is needed in order to assign the most accurate and appropriate code
• Inform supervisor of outstanding records not coded within set number of days of discharge.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ensure full discretion when dealing with patient documentation.

Requirements

Education
• Associates Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. University Degree preferred.
• Relevant Certification(preferably in HIM, Coding or Revenue Cycle Management) preferred.

Experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience in computer system application development and implementation.
• Experience in Coding for an acute healthcare provider preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Knowledge
• Knowledge of reference resources for information relevant to the charge master.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes, billing and insurance regulations, medical terminology, insurance benefits and appeal processes.
• Knowledge of health system administrative and clinical applications such as SMS In vision, Patient Management, Enterprise Access Directory, Patient Billing and Accounting, and Windows NT.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic and English (speaking and writing).

About the Company

Taiba Hospital was established in 2002 to be the only private healthcare provider in Kuwait specialized in one-day surgeries. In 2006, Taiba acquired a license to operate as a full-fledged hospital, becoming the first private hospital in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate.

Vision: We are the model for innovative healthcare delivery

Mission: We provide distinguished healthcare services to the community of Kuwait

Values: - Working Together - Empowerment - Compassion - Accountability - Respect - Ethics