Medical Vacancy Kuwait jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records, physician notes, and clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS or local equivalent).
• Ensure coding accuracy and completeness in line with payer guidelines, MOH regulations, and insurance company requirements.
• Verify that documentation supports the codes assigned; query physicians for clarification when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
• Collaborate with billing staff to ensure claims are coded correctly before submission, reducing rejections and denials.
• Identify and correct coding errors, discrepancies, or missing information prior to claim submission.
• Stay updated on coding guideline changes, payer policy updates, and regulatory requirements (ICD-10 updates, CPT revisions, local MOH/insurance rules).
• Support denial management by reviewing coding-related denials and providing corrections or appeals documentation.
• Maintain coding productivity and accuracy targets/KPIs as set by the department.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and data security in line with HIPAA/local data protection standards.
• Participate in internal audits and coding compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with clinical departments and physicians to improve documentation quality (Clinical Documentation Improvement - CDI support).

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Nursing, or related medical field.
• Certified Medical Coder (e.g., CPC – Certified Professional Coder, CCS – Certified Coding Specialist, or equivalent) — required or strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in medical coding, preferably in a hospital or multi-specialty setting.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS coding systems, and payer-specific billing rules.
• Familiarity with Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and electronic health records (EHR).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person