Clinical Coding Manager Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coding Manager to lead our Health Information team at a tertiary hospital.
* Conduct regular coding audits to identify and improve accuracy in accordance with Australian Coding Standards.
* Lead and provide ongoing coding education, supporting team growth and professional development in clinical documentation, ICD-10-AM, ACHI and DRG.
* Prepare and deliver education and training activities to the coding team on coding processes and data integrity.
* Educate clinicians on clinical documentation, DRG and activity-based funding methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Abstract and code across a wide case mix in a private or public health facility, adhering to Australian Coding Standards.
* Develop, design and implement training programs for coders and clinical documentation improvement recommendations.
* Complete clinical coding tasks accurately and efficiently.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent tertiary qualification or Clinical Coding qualification.
* Demonstrated auditing experience in a tertiary hospital with sound knowledge of audit processes and data integrity.
* Minimum 3–5 years of coding experience abstracting and coding in a health facility.
* Sound understanding of Australian and NSW Coding Standards.
* Knowledge of clinical documentation, ICD-10-AM, ACHI and DRG methodologies.