farhana begum
@farhanabegum1
Clinical Coding Specialist with 10 years' experience in ICD-10, CPT, billing, and chart auditing.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled Clinical Coding Specialist with 10 years of focused experience in hospital inpatient and outpatient coding, billing, and chart auditing. I hold AAPC Certified Professional Coder credentials and strong expertise in ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and medical terminology.
Throughout my career I have worked in UAE hospitals and handled private insurance processes, claim resubmissions, pre-authorizations, and denial management, consistently improving coding accuracy and reducing rejections. I have used 3M, Encoder Pro, CPT/ICD reference materials, and hospital HIS/EMR systems to ensure compliance and quality.
As a team leader I coordinated approvals, trained and assigned work to new recruits, resolved payer and physician queries, and managed end-to-end claims processes to support revenue cycle efficiency and patient account resolution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Leader, Clinical Coding
NMC Alnahda Specialty Hospital
Jun 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Led clinical coding team for inpatient and outpatient records, coordinating with clinicians and insurers to resolve claim rejections and improve coding accuracy; managed operational tasks and reduced resubmissions through process corrections.
Clinical Coder
NMC Alnahda Specialty Hospital
Feb 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Performed outpatient and inpatient coding using ICD-10 and CPT guidelines, conducted chart audits, collaborated with physicians to resolve coding discrepancies, and supported pre-authorization and paper/e-claim processing.
Clinical Coder
Al Zahra Hospital
May 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Accurately coded inpatient and outpatient records, conducted thorough patient chart audits, collaborated with healthcare teams to clarify documentation, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives to boost coding compliance.
Clinical Coder
United Health Group
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Maintained CPT and ICD-10 coding accuracy, achieved documented high accuracy in code assignment, performed quarterly audits, managed prior authorizations and claims posting, and resolved billing issues with insurers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Samskruti College of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2013 - 2015
Completed Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharmacy) emphasizing advanced pharmaceutical knowledge and research.
Bharat Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2009 - 2013
Completed Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) program with focus on pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practices.
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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