Inpatient DRG Coding Specialist

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University Health System Pte. Ltd. invites qualified Clinical Coders to join our hospital coding team in Singapore.

You will interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery cases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within MOH submission deadlines. You will liaise with clinicians, seek clarifications, conduct basic internal audits, and support DRG coding across departments.

Qualifications

• Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 year of coding experience in a 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

• Complete DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery procedures.
• Ensure all inpatient and Day Surgery discharges are coded within MOH submission timelines.
• Achieve 100% turnaround time for casemix coding within 14 days with error rate <4%.
• Seek clarifications from clinicians for unsure cases and highlight incomplete or missing medical records.
• Assist in providing DRG codes and clarifications required by CPFB and/or insurers 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

MBBS/Nursing/Healthcare degree

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The National University Health System Pte. Ltd. invites qualified Clinical Coders to join our hospital coding team in Singapore.

You will interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery cases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within MOH submission deadlines. You will liaise with clinicians, seek clarifications, conduct basic internal audits, and support DRG coding across departments.