Clinical Coding Pre-billing Auditor

Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Coding Pre-Billing Auditor to join the Health Information Services team at Northern Beaches Hospital.
This role supports the clinical coding team within the quality and revenue assurance space.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a fully licensed private hospital providing care to public and private patients from an outstanding facility with a large range of services delivered by skilled nurses, doctors and staff.
The position would suit a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical coding skills seeking to expand/consolidate their experience working with a more complex casemix and who is ready for a new challenge.
Responsibilities

Provide sound advice and guidance to Clinical Coders with respect to the Australian Clinical Coding Standards and National and State coding advice
Review coded episodes prior to invoicing to minimise coding and documentation inaccuracies
Resolve ambiguities in the coding and documentation by seeking clarification from relevant coding advisory committees and clinicians
Contribute to the analysis of revenue recovery, including identification and analysis of coding and documentation deficiencies
Contribute to internal and external audits as required, including follow up on audit recommendations and reports
Perform data and revenue quality functions as required
Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding coding and documentation issues

Essential Criteria

HIMAA Intermediate/Advanced Clinical Coding or auditing course
Strong background in clinical coding with at least 5 years of recent experience at a medium to large acute hospital
Keen interest and understanding about the commercial implications of coded data
Must be competent in the use of MS Excel
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and time manage

Desirable Criteria

Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management (or equivalent)
Clinical Coding Audit qualification
Knowledge of web PAS patient administration system
Previous private hospital experience

Benefits On Offer

Discounted onsite parking
Discounted gym memberships including Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Programs
Salary Packaging via novated lease

About Northern Beaches Hospital
Operated by Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is located in Frenchs Forest, 13 kms north of Sydney CBD.
The hospital is a contemporary 488 bed facility comprising 60% public and 40% private beds.
It provides a wide range of health services including Surgery, a 50 bed Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Birthing, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Mental Health, Dialysis, Cancer Centre and Outpatients.
NBH has 14 operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheter theatre, two Catheter Laboratories and four endoscopy procedure rooms, all supported by a critical care unit including two intensive care wards.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in the local area.
It was designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.
A comprehensive range of professional development opportunities supports our team.
Applications close: 23 September 2025
For further enquiries: Astiness Bazos - Chief Health Information Manager, 02 9105 6201
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form.
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.
Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment; and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Temporary
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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