Clinical Coder

About the Opportunity

Sunnybank Private Hospital is seeking a part-time, experienced Clinical Coder to join our Health Information Services Department. This role is dedicated to quality clinical coding, working closely with clinicians to clarify documentation in line with monthly data deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstract relevant information from patient records (paper-based).
• Assign accurate ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes and perform Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) grouping.
• Initiate clinical documentation queries as required to clarify documentation and support code assignment.

About You

You will be an experienced Clinical Coder who is able to code, on average, 5 – 8 episodes per hour. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, have excellent attention to detail and good communication skills. You will be experienced in identifying discrepancies between clinical information systems and patient records and feedback through the appropriate channels.

Requirements

• Nationally recognised certificate in ICD-10-AM Coding and Classification.
• Experience in coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS.
• Experience using 3M Codefinder & Turbocoder.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.

About Healthscope

Healthscope is a national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. Our 39 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Why Work with Healthscope?

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.

Our Commitment to Quality and Safety

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.