Clinical Coder (Inpatient) – DRGs & Data Integrity

NSW Health; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Support Officer Level 4 - Clinical Coder at Kempsey District Hospital. The role requires expertise in inpatient coding and strong HIMAA-aligned qualifications to ensure data integrity and accurate funding support.

You will work with Cerner, iPM and 3M Codefinder, reviewing records, and collaborating with clinical teams to resolve coding queries while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented clinical coder with recognised HIMAA standards
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Excellent communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate patient service type and acuity through inpatient coding
• Review complex clinical documentation and interpret health records for correct ICD-10-AM coding
• Collaborate with clinicians to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

HIMAA Clinical Coder National Competency Standards

Tools

Cerner

iPM

3M Codefinder

Job description

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Support Officer Level 4 - Clinical Coder at Kempsey District Hospital. The role requires expertise in inpatient coding and strong HIMAA-aligned qualifications to ensure data integrity and accurate funding support.

You will work with Cerner, iPM and 3M Codefinder, reviewing records, and collaborating with clinical teams to resolve coding queries while maintaining productivity and quality standards.