Clinical Coder (Casemix)

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore seeks a Clinical Coder to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental, and Endoscopy procedures within required time frames.

You will liaise with clinicians and other healthcare professionals on coding matters and support administrative functions in the department. Singapore Citizens/PR preferred; 1 year hospital coding experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare training is acceptable.
• Malaysian/SG healthcare background preferred; clinical coding exposure beneficial.
• Meticulous, independent, team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery procedures.
• Ensure timely coding within MOH submission timelines.
• Clarify with clinicians for uncertain cases and document missing records.
• Assist in internal audits and maintain coding standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

The Clinical Coders are to be able to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for all inpatient discharges and procedures done from Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy accurately within the required time frame. The Clinical Coder is also required to liaise with doctor and other healthcare professionals on clinical coding matters and supporting relevant administrative functions in the department.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

1. Completion of DRG Coding

• Ensure the completion of all DRG coding.
• Ensure all Inpatient and Day Surgery discharges are coded within an acceptable time frame for submission to MOH.

2. Turnaround time & Accuracy for Coding

• To achieve 100% for turnaround time for casemix coding within 14days with error rate less than 4%.

3. Handling of queries or clarifications

• To seek clarifications from the clinicians for unsure cases, and to highlight any incomplete or missing medical records that are required for DRG coding.
• Assist in providing the required DRG codes and/or the clarifications required by CPFB and/or insurance companies within the given timeframe.

4. Audit of Coded cases

• To be able to perform basic internal audit to ensure coding accuracy is of acceptable level.
• Ensure that the procedures and standards of coding are adhered by all clinical coders.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects or duties assigned or tasked by Manager.

Requirements

• Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 years' experience in coding in hospital setting.
• Meticulous, independent, good team player and thorough; good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good ICD-10-CM knowledge.

Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.