OP Medical Coder Team Lead

About the role

Royal Khalifa City Hospital Abu Dhabi is looking for an OP Medical Coder Team Lead to manage and audit the coding team. The role ensures coding follows regulatory guidelines, checks and compiles insurance claims before submission, and works closely with the Revenue Cycle Manager to set up coding procedures and meet KPIs.

Key responsibilities

• Audit OP and IP charts regularly, share results with the team, implement performance improvement plans and submit monthly audit reports to the Corporate Audit Team.
• Check and compile insurance claims using coded data before submitting them to payers and insurers.
• Train new and existing coders on coding expectations, quality and productivity goals, and act as a mentor and resource.
• Assess staffing needs, coordinate with the Revenue Cycle Manager to meet KPIs, and report staffing deficiencies and disciplinary issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSH and infection control policies, including reporting hazards, incidents and near misses, and ensuring staff follow safety procedures.
• Organise induction, departmental, FMS and OSH training, and refresher training for staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or another degree in Paramedical, with an AAPC/CPC/AHIMA coding certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ICD and CPT coding, with a proven track record supervising a medical coding team.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and mentoring skills, and strong ethics and integrity.

Required skills

• ICD and CPT coding; DRG coding and EMR knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Good communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.