Clinical Coder

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Health Information Manager, the Clinical Coder is responsible for accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to all inpatient episodes using current coding standards. Your work directly contributes to the hospital’s casemix management, funding, and data quality.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assign accurate and timely codes in accordance with ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and Australian Coding Standards.
- Support data integrity for billing, morbidity collections, statistical analysis, quality programs, and DRG allocation.
- Participate in internal and external coding audits and documentation quality assurance.
- Assist with clinical documentation queries and liaise with hospital staff to ensure coding accuracy.
- Uphold confidentiality and comply with all relevant legislative requirements.

**About You**

You are an experienced coder with a strong understanding of health classification systems, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

**You will bring**:

- Minimum 4 years’ clinical coding experience in a hospital setting.
- HIMAA Clinical Coding and Medical Terminology qualification or a relevant Health Information Management degree.
- Eligibility for HIMAA membership.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-AM (13th Edition), ACHI, and ACS standards.
- Strong knowledge of DRGs, Casemix, and private hospital funding models.
- Ability to liaise with clinicians and manage documentation quality.
- Excellent time management, accuracy, and organisational skills.
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology and privacy legislation.

**Desirable**:

- Experience with Solventum (formerly 3M) Codefinder
- Familiarity with MEDITECH or similar patient administration systems
- Previous private hospital coding experience.

**Remuneration**:On offer is base hourly rate of between **$43.37 - $47.82** based on experience level and qualifications + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**About Us**

North West Private Hospital is a fully accredited surgical, obstetric and medical hospital situated 15 mins north west of the Brisbane CBD in the leafy suburb of Everton Park. It is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standards of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

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