Clinical Coder

Overview

The Clinical Coders are to be able to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for all inpatient discharges and procedures done from Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy accurately within the required time frame. The Clinical Coder is also required to liaise with doctor and other healthcare professionals on clinical coding matters and supporting relevant administrative functions in the department.

Job Responsibilities

PrimaryResponsibilitiesandDuties(80%)

1. CompletionofDRGCoding

• EnsurethecompletionofallDRGcoding.
• Ensure all Inpatient and Day Surgery discharges are coded within an acceptable time frame for submission to MOH.

1. Turnaroundtime&AccuracyforCoding

• To achieve 100% for turnaround time for casemix coding within 14days with error rate less than 4%.

1. Handlingofqueriesorclarifications

• To seek clarifications from the clinicians for unsure cases, and to highlight any incomplete or missing medical records that are required for DRG coding.
• Assist in providing the required DRG codes and/or the clarifications required by CPFB and/or insurance companies within the given timeframe.

1. AuditofCodedcases

• Tobeabletoperformbasicinternalaudittoensurecodingaccuracyisofacceptablelevel.
• Ensurethattheproceduresandstandardsofcodingareadheredbyallclinicalcoders.

SecondaryResponsibilitiesandDuties(20%)

• Undertakeanyotherad-hocprojectsordutiesassignedortaskedbyManager.

Requirements

• Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 years experience in coding in hospital setting.
• Meticulous, independent, good team player and thorough good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).
• Good ICD-10-CM knowledge.

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.Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.