Drive Coding Excellence
As a Clinical Coding Quality Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in clinical coding accuracy and documentation quality.
* Lead the Clinical Coding Quality Program to ensure high standards of coding accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
* Provide expert advice on DRG assignment and the application of coding standards within the organization.
* Coordinate clinician liaison activities across multiple disciplines to improve clinical documentation and support accurate DRG assignment.
* Develop and deliver education and training programs for clinical coders and clinicians to enhance coding quality and compliance.
* Monitor coding performance, manage competency programs, and support the team in meeting coding deadlines.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Strong expertise in clinical coding standards, classification practices, and hospital funding methodologies, including up-to-date knowledge of ABF, ICD-10-AM, and QHAPDC definitions.
* Proven experience in managing quality assurance activities such as coding audits, education programs, and performance monitoring.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clinicians, coders, and management.
* Mandatory qualifications: Completion of a Comprehensive Medical Terminology course (or Challenge Examination) and an Introductory, Intermediate, or Advanced ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS clinical coding course (or equivalent).
Benefits
* A supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Competitive salary and remuneration package.
* Generous leave entitlements and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.