OP Medical Coder
Company: NMC Healthcare
Role summary
OP Medical Coder is a full-time role at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- OP Medical Coder
- Company
- NMC Healthcare
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
Join NMC Healthcare as an OP Medical Coder where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate medical record coding. This full-time position offers a stable career path with opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare industry. If you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy working with medical documentation, this could be a great fit for you.
Job description
Review physician documentation, medical records, and outpatient encounters.
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Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
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Apply outpatient coding and billing guidelines correctly.
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Validate diagnoses, procedures, modifiers, and medical necessity where applicable.
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Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and escalate queries appropriately.
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Ensure accurate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
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Review coding edits, denials, and documentation-related issues.
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Maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
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Follow HIPAA/privacy and organizational compliance requirements.
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Keep up to date with annual coding guideline and code-set changes.
Responsibilities
Review physician documentation, medical records, and outpatient encounters.
o
Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
o
Apply outpatient coding and billing guidelines correctly.
o
Validate diagnoses, procedures, modifiers, and medical necessity where applicable.
o
Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and escalate queries appropriately.
o
Ensure accurate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
o
Review coding edits, denials, and documentation-related issues.
o
Maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
o
Follow HIPAA/privacy and organizational compliance requirements.
o
Keep up to date with annual coding guideline and code-set changes.
Qualifications
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
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Understanding of outpatient/ambulatory coding guidelines.
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Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
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Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
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Experience with EHR/EMR and coding software is preferred.
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CPC, CCS, CCA, or equivalent certification is often preferred or required, depending on the employer.
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