Job Description

A public hospital is looking for a Clinical Coder to interpret medical records and assign accurate DRG codes for inpatient and day surgery discharges. You will work with clinicians and the coding team to keep submissions accurate and on time.

What You'll Be Doing

Interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges
Code day surgery, dental and endoscopy procedures accurately
Meet turnaround time targets for casemix coding with high accuracy
Liaise with doctors and healthcare professionals to clarify unclear cases
Highlight incomplete or missing medical records required for coding
Provide DRG codes and clarifications to insurers and funding bodies when requested
Perform basic internal audits to maintain coding accuracy
Follow coding procedures and standards consistently
Support administrative functions in the department

What You'll Bring

Diploma or Degree in Health Information Management, Life Sciences, Nursing or a related discipline and above
Experience in clinical coding, medical records or casemix is preferred
Good understanding of medical terminology and procedures
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to meet turnaround time targets
Good communication skills for liaising with clinicians
Willing to complete a short assessment as part of the selection process