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Ali Shafique Khan

Medical Coding/Quality Assurance & Utilization Management Specialist
Islamabad,Islamabad
Ali Shafique Khan

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in both medical coding and utilization management. Proven expertise in accurately translating complex medical information into universally recognized codes, ensuring meticulous documentation and optimal reimbursement processes. Adept at navigating and implementing coding guidelines, including ICD-10 and CPT, and staying abreast of evolving industry standards. As a Utilization Management Specialist, demonstrated proficiency in evaluating the appropriateness and efficiency of medical services, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care while managing costs effectively. Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities applied to the review of medical records and treatment plans, ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. Effective communication skills foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance professionals, and patients. Committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and patient advocacy, I bring a comprehensive skill set that contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services. My track record in both medical coding and utilization management positions me as a valuable asset to any healthcare team seeking a seasoned professional with a proven ability to excel in dynamic and demanding environments.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Temar Medical and Cardiac Hospital

Head Regulations Utility & Clinical Administration
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Directed and supervised hospital utilization practices, ensuring optimal resource allocation and operational efficiency.
  • Managed and enforced medical coding standards and clinical administration protocols to maintain accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Oversaw the regulatory framework for hospital licensing, including the Punjab Health Commission (PHC) and other essential accreditation bodies.
  • Ensured adherence to all licensing requirements and facilitated the acquisition and renewal of necessary hospital licenses.
  • Coordinated with regulatory agencies to address and resolve compliance issues, contributing to the hospital’s overall operational integrity.
  • Oversaw and managed medical procedures in the cath lab and various surgical units, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and optimizing patient care.
  • Developed and implemented hospital policies and medical pathways, aligning them with core values and international standards for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Created and enforced policies, rules, and regulations for surgical departments, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Designed and maintained procedural guidelines to streamline operations and improve the efficiency of surgical interventions.
  • Collaborated with clinical teams to ensure that all procedures and practices met established standards and improved patient safety and care quality.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Kulsum International Hospital

Head of Department - PCD, Utilization Management & Head of Medical Coding
3 2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Performed detailed audits of medical records to ensure completeness and accuracy of coding
  • Developed a series of coding challenges to assess staff progress and identify areas of improvement
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive library of medical codes and descriptions, ensuring compliance with coding standards
  • Implemented a system for inventory management and tracking of IT assets, resulting in improved asset management and cost savings
  • Implemented an automated asset management system that reduced manual tasks by X%, allowing for more efficient resource utilization.

Shifa International Hospital

Sr. Manager-Utilization Management & Head of Medical Coding
01.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Manage and lead clinical expansion activities within the hospital including all MSA projects hospital wide
  • Manage day-to-day Medical Staff Affairs (MSA) operations as per standardized Quality Assurance, and supervise/manage relevant staff
  • Communicate and coordinate Medical Staff Affairs (MSA) activities on behalf of the Medical Director
  • Coordinate and conduct meetings of various stakeholders as needed
  • Participate in Business Development, Marketing and outreach activities in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in the hospital
  • Easing Packages of all specialties in order to stabilize the over-billing on patients and LOS
  • Auditing the patient file in case of complaint from the risk management team or directly from the patient
  • Oversee Utilization Management teams and improve workflows for clinical activities
  • Defining physician Reimbursement fee for the hospital as per CMS (RVU's) benchmark.

Snowdonia Medical Centre & Pharmacy

Manager -Insurance & Reconciliation
11.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Maintains a system of confidentiality according to Health System's policies and procedures
  • Determines best approach to dealing with managed care plans and over the counter collections for those plans as well as self-pay patients
  • Complies with contractual terms agreed by contract
  • Exhausted benefits identified in close liaison with re-submission team to ensure maximum recovery from Insurance companies
  • Insurance dis-allowance write-offs coordinated with Accounts Receivables department after proper reconciliation
  • Responsible for being up-to-date and knowledgeable with regard to diagnostic and procedure coding, and how it affects reimbursement
  • Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of doctors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.

Neuron LLC (DSO)

Senior Analyst-Insurance & Reconciliation
07.2012 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Controlling Communication between Company and Clients Regarding Projects through mails and visits
  • Dealing Medical Insurance claims with local & International
  • Well aware of insurance policies old and new according to its TOB Optical, Dental, OP/IP etc
  • E-claims Submission standardization of diagnosis and procedure codes
  • Managing the medical helpline and Reconciliation projects
  • Pricing negotiation with providers and empanelment
  • Reconciliation and meetings with international assistance companies/ to resolve their issues
  • Direct plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency
  • Effective analytic skills aimed at providing judicious claims settlements including deep understanding of maintaining meaningful relationships with providers as well as insurance companies.

Clinical Pathology Services (CPS)

Research & Laboratory Technician
07.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

1 year experience in Laboratory environment in Clinical Pathology services (CPS) industrial area Dubai

  • During this tenure I have covered the following areas
  • General Laboratory
  • Hematology
  • Immunology/Immuno-hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Urinalysis
  • Reduced waste and conserved resources through careful monitoring of inventory levels and timely ordering of supplies.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews to inform experimental design and methodology decisions.
  • Contributed to high-quality publications showcasing critical research outcomes developed within our laboratory setting.

Education

NHA UK
United Kingdom

Principle & Practice of Clinical Research

Shifa International Hospital

BLS

Snowdonia Medical Centre
Dubai UAE

Leadership through Quality

Amity University
Dubai Academic City, Dubai

MBA (Finance) from Discountinued

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Dubai

Certified Professional Coder (CPC CPC-H)

Hazara University
Mansehra, KPK

MSc. Microbiology

Skills

Effective Time Management

Personal Information

Nationality: Pakistani

References

  • Mr. Umair Nizami (MD), Neuron LLC, +971-50-295 5500, Umair.nizami@neuron.ae
  • Mr. Muhammad Abdul Malik Al Ahli (MD), Snowdonia Medical Centre, +971-50-9214465, Abdulmalik.ahli@gmail.com
  • Dr. Zeeshan bin Ishtiaq (Medical Director), Shifa International Hospital, +92-334-5191557, Zeeshanbinishtiaq@shifa.com.pk
  • Dr. Saleem Khan (C.E.O), Kulsum International Hospital, +92-301-8504340, nuhammadsaleem@kih.com.pk
  • Muhammad Asad Ali Akbar (Executive Director) TMCH Rawalpindi +92-336-0444052

Software

SAP

Middlewear

Pulse Vision

Medinova

Excel

Languages

pushto
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Head Regulations Utility & Clinical Administration

Temar Medical and Cardiac Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Sr. Manager-Utilization Management & Head of Medical Coding

Shifa International Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2022

Manager -Insurance & Reconciliation

Snowdonia Medical Centre & Pharmacy
11.2017 - 12.2018

Senior Analyst-Insurance & Reconciliation

Neuron LLC (DSO)
07.2012 - 10.2017

Research & Laboratory Technician

Clinical Pathology Services (CPS)
07.2011 - 07.2012

Head of Department - PCD, Utilization Management & Head of Medical Coding

Kulsum International Hospital
3 2022 - 03.2023

NHA UK

Principle & Practice of Clinical Research
05.2021

Shifa International Hospital

BLS
05.2018

Snowdonia Medical Centre

Leadership through Quality

Amity University

MBA (Finance) from Discountinued

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC CPC-H)
05.2018

Hazara University

MSc. Microbiology
05.2010
Ali Shafique KhanMedical Coding/Quality Assurance & Utilization Management Specialist