Trainee Clinical Coder
Core
Translate diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records into standardized ICD-10-AM codes to support hospital planning, research, and Activity Based Funding.
Role type
Trainee clinical coder (IC)
Builds
Standardized clinical codes for AR-DRG assignment and funding
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Data Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICD-10-AM coding, ACHI Classification Systems, medical terminology, data interpretation, deadline management
Preferred skills
HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding, knowledge of National and South Australian Coding Standards
Technologies
ICD-10-AM, ACHI
Responsibilities
Translate medical and procedural information into ICD-10-AM codes, interpret detailed clinical documentation, meet coding accuracy and efficiency standards, collaborate with medical and nursing professionals
Seniority
Entry-level, structured training role