ICD Coder (Clinical Coder – Remote)

MSL; City of Monash; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Confidentiality and data integrity

Job summary

MSL is seeking an experienced ICD coder to join our remote coding team, ensuring hospital admission documentation and billing meet ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS standards.

You will review medical records, abstract diagnoses and procedures, and assign accurate codes with high attention to detail, collaborating with clinicians as needed and maintaining KPI-driven productivity.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Clinical Coding or Health Information Management.
• Minimum 2 years of ICD-10-AM coding experience, ideally for Australian hospitals.
• Strong understanding of Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and DRG classifications.
• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and coding software.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes.
• Abstract relevant data from medical records, including diagnoses, procedures, and DRG grouping.
• Ensure coding meets Australian coding standards (ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS).
• Collaborate with clinicians or medical staff if clarification is needed.
• Maintain high coding accuracy and productivity levels as per internal KPIs.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.
• Keep up to date with the latest coding updates and guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

Certificate or diploma in Clinical Coding or Health Information Management

Minimum 2 years ICD-10-AM coding experience

Tools

Coding software

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Job description

Our healthcare services team provides outsourced clinical and administration services to our clients which includes medical and hospital billing, clinical coding, virtual assistants in various roles such as medical receptionists, nurses and accounting professionals.

We need the services of an experienced clinical coder to ensure clinical accuracy and compliance in hospital admission documentation and billing.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced ICD Coder to join our remote coding team. This role involves reviewing medical records and accurately assigning ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and ACS codes for hospital procedures and diagnoses, ensuring they meet all compliance and funding standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes
  
• Abstract relevant data from medical records, including diagnoses, procedures, and DRG grouping
  
• Ensure coding meets Australian coding standards (ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS)
  
• Collaborate with clinicians or medical staff if clarification is needed
  
• Maintain high coding accuracy and productivity levels as per internal KPIs
  
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities
  
• Keep up to date with the latest coding updates and guidelines
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or diploma in Clinical Coding or Health Information Management
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ICD-10-AM coding, ideally for Australian hospitals
  
• Strong understanding of Australian Coding Standards (ACS) and DRG classifications
  
• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and coding software
  
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
  

Preferred (but not essential)

• Experience using Medical Wizard software
  
• Previous remote working experience
  
• Familiarity with hospital funding and billing processes in Australia
  

What We Offer

• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Supportive, inclusive, and family-oriented company culture
• Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare software systems
• Continuous training and professional development
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and performance
  
• A certified clinical coder with Australian experience
  
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote setting
  
• Passionate about accurate medical documentation and healthcare efficiency
  
• Committed to confidentiality and data integrity