Clinical Coders

ALLEGIS GROUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLEGIS GROUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Clinical Coder to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy within the required timeframes.

The candidate will liaise with clinicians on coding matters, support administrative functions, and ensure accurate coding with timely submissions to MOH. 1+ years' hospital coding experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ICD-10-CM knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).
• Good ICD-10-CM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Completion of DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy.
• Ensure all Inpatient and Day Surgery discharges are coded within an acceptable time frame for submission to MOH.
• Achieve 100% turnaround time for case mix coding within 14 days with error rate less than 4%.
• Seek clarifications from clinicians for unsure cases and highlight incomplete or missing records.
• Assist in providing required DRG codes and clarifications for CPFB and insurance companies within the given timeframe.
• Perform basic internal audits to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects or duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, 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 timeframe. 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%)

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.

Turnaround time & Accuracy for Coding

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

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.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).
• Good ICD-10-CM knowledge.