Clinical Coder

SVHA

Sydney, Australia
Base: salary based on experience; bonus/equity: no...
Fully remote
Clinical coding using icd10am
Use of 3m codefinder software
Liaise with clinicians for documentation
The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation.
  • St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to providing care to all, including the most at-risk people in the community, and offers benefits like discounted gym access and private health insurance.
  • The organisation celebrates diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as part of its Reconciliation Action Plan.

Matching Summary

The Clinical Coder is responsible for assigning accurate and timely clinical codes to patient episodes of care through analysis of patient record documentation.

Salary

Base: Salary based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Discounted gym access, private health insurance, salary sacrifice program, educational support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical coding using ICD10AM
  • Use of 3M Codefinder software
  • Liaise with clinicians for documentation
  • Participation in coding audits
  • Application of Australian Coding Standards

Nice-to-have

  • Ongoing training and education
  • Performance and quality improvement activities
  • Work in not-for-profit healthcare environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) or equivalent
  • Clinical Coding qualifications from HIMAA or equivalent
  • At least two years clinical coding experience
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or valid Australian work visa

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold valid Australian work visa

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