Part-Time Clinical Coder: ICD-10-AM & DRG Specialist

Nepean Private Hospital; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Nepean Private Hospital, located in Penrith in western Sydney, is seeking an experienced clinical coder for a permanent part-time position. You will perform timely and accurate ICD-10-AM coding, assign DRGs and support casemix analysis in a busy hospital setting.

Join a supportive team and contribute to clinical documentation improvement, audits, and coding education. Relevant HIS and coding standards knowledge is essential for high-quality results.

Qualifications

• HIMAA certification in Clinical Coding and eligibility for Australian coding roles.
• Experience with ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS is required (minimum 1 year).
• Strong DRG/case mix understanding and coding quality skills.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-AM 13th Edition.
• Up-to-date with current clinical coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards.
• Solid understanding of AR-DRG concepts.
• Familiarity with Solventum Codefinder software.
• Strong organisational skills and workload management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Understanding private sector funding models.
• Experience with WebPAS patient information system.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate clinical coding using ICD-10-AM and correct assignment of DRGs.
• Participate in Casemix analysis, education & quality activities.
• Keep abreast with current clinical coding guidelines and Australian Coding Standards.
• Clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits as necessary.
• Share coding knowledge with other clinical coders within the team.

Skills

ICD-10-AM experience

AR-DRG knowledge

Solventum Codefinder

WebPAS experience

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

HIMAA certification in Clinical Coding

1 year experience using ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS

Tools

Solventum Codefinder

WebPAS

ACHI/ACS guidelines

Job description

Nepean Private Hospital, located in Penrith in western Sydney, is seeking an experienced clinical coder for a permanent part-time position. You will perform timely and accurate ICD-10-AM coding, assign DRGs and support casemix analysis in a busy hospital setting.

Join a supportive team and contribute to clinical documentation improvement, audits, and coding education. Relevant HIS and coding standards knowledge is essential for high-quality results.