Experience

AJOS (Pvt.) Ltd.

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Medical Coder

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  - Review medical records, clinical documentation, and diagnostic test results to accurately assign codes using the appropriate coding systems, such as ICD-10 and CPT. - Verify the accuracy and completeness of codes assigned by other coders and provide feedback to improve coding quality. - Evaluate medical records and identify any discrepancies or missing information that may affect coding accuracy or compliance. - Train and mentor other coders on coding guidelines, best practices, and compliance requirements. - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and recommend process improvements to enhance coding accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. - Stay current with changes in coding guidelines and regulations, as well as new medical technologies and procedures. - Perform other duties as assigned by the coding manager or supervisor. - Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to manage patient data and maintain confidentiality - Using 3M Encoder application for coding in EPIC environment. Show less



The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan)

• Pakistan
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Dec 2009 - Apr 2013

  - Accurately code and abstract cancer data from medical records using standardized coding systems, such as ICD-O (International Classification of Diseases for Oncology) and SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) coding manuals.- Analyze and interpret medical terminology, clinical documentation, and diagnostic test results to ensure that cancer cases are correctly classified and staged according to national and international guidelines.- Enter cancer data into computerized databases and perform quality checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.- Collaborate with healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and pathologists, to obtain missing or incomplete information necessary for cancer case abstraction.- Stay up-to-date on changes in cancer coding and reporting requirements, as well as new cancer treatments and technologies.- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patient health information in accordance with federal and state regulations.- Attend and participate in cancer registry meetings, conferences, and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.- Perform other duties as assigned by the cancer registry manager or supervisor. Show less

• • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  - Implemented improved coding practices resulting in a 99% increase in accuracy- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare professionals to improve documentation practices- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure appropriate diagnosis codes were assigned for complex cases

• • Feb 2009 - Jun 2009



Darakshan Coaching Centre

• Malir, Karachi

• Biology Teacher

  • 2005 - 2008

  To teach biology subject to IX class and to conduct practicals. To teach biology subject to IX class and to conduct practicals.