Clinical Coder
2 weeks ago
**Clinical Coder (524244)**:
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 February, 2023 11:55 PM
**Position details**:
**Applications close**:
- Sunday 5 February, 2023 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:
- Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award/General Stream, Band 4**Employment type**:
- Full Time**Region**:
- South**Location**:
- Royal Hobart Hospital**Job description**:
- Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.**The Team**:
The THS Clinical Coding team is a State-wide department responsible for the accurate and timely classification of public inpatient episodes of care across Tasmania. We code a diverse and interesting casemix drawn from 4 main hospitals (Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital) and 8 district hospitals and smaller facilities across the state. Our team consists of a small Clinical Coding Management team, Senior Coders, Clinical Coders and Trainee Coders located across the state.
- Our key team values include quality, flexibility, respect, trust and growth
- We proudly offer flexible work locations and patterns where available
Responsible for accurate and timely clinical coding of inpatient separations in accordance with Hospital, State and Commonwealth data standards and reporting requirements, for the purposes of Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) assignment for activity-based funding, inpatient activity reporting, clinical and non-clinical research, casemix analysis and patient care quality improvement.
Adhere to Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHAPA) guidelines whilst utilising the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
**The Role**:
- Undertake accurate clinical coding by interpreting and abstracting relevant clinical information from medical records and other clinical information systems. Assign codes within the operational guidelines of the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM), Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) and Australian Coding Standards (ACS).
- Ensure that clinical coding data is completed and entered into the hospital patient administration system, utilising clinical coding and grouping software, and in accordance with required coding benchmarks.
- Analyse and verify that the required clinical documentation is present for each inpatient episode and where appropriate, follow up/liaise with clinical staff for clarification where insufficient detail is documented.
- Validate the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) allocation, including review of cost weight, length of stay (LOS), and Episode Clinical Complexity Level (ECCL) data for all inpatient episodes coded.
**Details of Appointment**:
Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 March 2023.
- notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- _Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies._
**Location**:
State-wide, with the option to work from Hobart, Launceston, Burnie or Latrobe. Flexible work location arrangements will be considered by negotiation.
**Base Salary**:$73,602 to $84,846 per annum+ 10.5% superannuation
- _Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019_
**Eligibility**:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Clinical coder certification as approved by the Health Information Management Association of Australia
- Clinical Coding experience in a tertiary level hospital
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
**Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents**
**Applicant Guide**
**How to Apply**
**Please Note**:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria
