<p>Thumbay Labs is hiring a Medical Coder in Ajman, UAE. If you are ready for your next move, this Medical Coder role offers a strong opportunity to grow with a respected employer. Moreover, the position suits candidates who want a stable career in Ajman.</p> <h2>About the Medical Coder role</h2> <p>This Medical Coder position is based at Thumbay Labs in Ajman. The team is looking for a dependable professional who can deliver consistent results and support smooth daily operations.</p> <h3>Key responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Collect data from the patient records, analyze, assign appropriate code and enter into the LIMS.</li> <li>Translate medical terminology into a standardized format, allowing information to be transmitted accurately and efficiently between healthcare providers and insurance payers.</li> <li>Ensure knowledge on anatomy, medical terminology, health conditions, and medications to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for each patient encounter.</li> <li>Responsible for correctly coding healthcare claims in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies and government healthcare programs`</li> <li>Utilize specialized medical classification software to assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing</li> <li>Review claims data to ensure that assigned codes meet required legal and insurance rules and that required signatures and authorizations are in place prior to submission.</li> <li>If a claim is denied due to incorrect coding, the coding specialist conducts medical records research and corresponds with insurance companies and healthcare professionals to resolve the issue.</li> <li>Receive the Insurance Claims, analyze and assign appropriate code and enter into the e-claim.</li> <li>Ensure all the patient records are complete before assigning the appropriate codes</li> <li>In case the records are not complete, intimate the deficiency and get it completed.</li> <li>Analyze the diagnostic data and prepare reports for Statistical purpose.</li> <li>Ensure 99% accuracy in Medical Coding.</li> <li>Provide technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, or codes that do not confirm to approved coding principles/guidelines</li> <li>Retrieve patient records for doctors and nurses who need to know prior history for future diagnosis and treatment.</li> <li>Keep track of medical records to document improvement or deterioration in condition.</li> <li>Processes the admission and discharge paperwork based on the instructions from the concerned.</li> <li>Ensure to protect patient privacy by keeping medical histories confidential.</li> <li>Review records to determine if the records contain the personal information and treatment details the law requires and ensure its completeness.</li> <li>Organize and keep numbers for clinical databases and patient registries to help hospitals and clinics track a treatment’s long-term effectiveness.</li> <li>4.2 Secondary Responsibility</li> <li>Maintain professional conduct with internal and external customers for a robust working environment.</li> <li>Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments.</li> <li>Attends training for self-development.</li> <li>Participates in the performance evaluation system.</li> <li>Perform other duties as and when assigned based on the requirement.</li> </ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Experience: 2 year(s) in a similar role</li> <li>Key skills: • Attention to Detail • Analytical Aptitude • Interpersonal Skills • Basic IT Skills – MS Office • Effective Communication Skills • Telephone Etiquettes • Team Building Skills • Emotional Intelligence • Ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Strong communication skills and a professional, patient-focused attitude</li> <li>Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team in Ajman</li> <li>Commitment to quality, safety and service standards</li> </ul> <p>Successful applicants will join a collaborative team in Ajman. In addition, you can explore more <a href="/job-category/healthcare-medical/">similar roles</a> and other <a href="/job-region/ajman/">jobs in Ajman</a> on our portal.</p> <h2>About Thumbay Labs in the UAE</h2> <p>Thumbay Labs is part of the Thumbay Group, one of the largest healthcare, education and hospitality networks in the Northern Emirates. The group operates hospitals, clinics, a university and service brands across Ajman and the wider UAE. Therefore, joining the team means working alongside experienced colleagues who value quality and service.</p> <h2>How to apply</h2> <p>To apply for this Medical Coder position in Ajman, submit your application through the official Thumbay Labs careers page. Please apply <a href="https://careers.thumbay.com/#/careers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> and ensure your CV is up to date before the closing date.</p>