Clinical Coder: ICD-10/DRG Specialist

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Port Macquarie is seeking a skilled Clinical Coder to translate patient services by accurately coding inpatient episodes of care. You will work with ICD-10-AM, Australian Coding Standards, and DRG/ABF knowledge to support funding, governance, and reporting.

Applicants should have formal HIMAA qualifications and experience with Cerner, iPM, and coding references. You will join a team within Mid North Coast Local Health District and contribute to high-quality health information data.

Qualifications

• Formal HIMAA Clinical Coder qualifications and competency alignment.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-AM and Australian Coding Standards.
• Experience with DRGs and ABF.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient episodes accurately and timely.
• Review clinical documentation and resolve coding queries.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards and funding requirements.

Skills

Clinical coding

ICD-10-AM

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coder qualification

Tools

Cerner

iPM

3M Codefinder

Job description

NSW Health in Port Macquarie is seeking a skilled Clinical Coder to translate patient services by accurately coding inpatient episodes of care. You will work with ICD-10-AM, Australian Coding Standards, and DRG/ABF knowledge to support funding, governance, and reporting.

Applicants should have formal HIMAA qualifications and experience with Cerner, iPM, and coding references. You will join a team within Mid North Coast Local Health District and contribute to high-quality health information data.