Clinical Coder
Core
Assigning accurate clinical codes and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) to patient cases to support hospital casemix analysis and funding.
Role type
Clinical Coder
Builds
Accurate clinical coding records and DRG assignments for hospital operations
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Coding
Required skills
ICD-10-AM coding, DRG assignment, Australian Coding Standards, Clinical documentation improvement, Audit participation, Solventum Codefinder software
Preferred skills
WebPAS patient information system, Private sector funding models
Responsibilities
Timely and accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and correct assignment of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG), Participate in Casemix analysis, education & quality activities, Keep abreast with current relevant clinical coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards, Clinical documentation improvement initiatives, Participate in audits as necessary, Sharing of coding knowledge with other clinical coders within the team
