Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking accurate clinical coding, abstracting relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems, and assigning codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
Responsibilities
* Undertake accurate clinical coding and abstract relevant clinical information from health records and other clinical information systems.
* Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and ACS.
* Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system using clinical coding and grouping software and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
* Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate follow up or liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
* Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation including review of cost weight length of stay (LOS) and Episode Clinical Complexity Score (ECCS) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
Requirements
* Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
* Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital.
* Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit your application through our online portal. We look forward to receiving your application.