Senior Clinical Coder: DRG & Data Quality Lead

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd is hiring a Clinical Coder to review, analyse, and abstract complex clinical data from day surgery records. You will translate diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-AM, DRG, and SCS codes, and coordinate with doctors and healthcare professionals on coding matters. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities include auditing coding quality, liaising with clinicians, and ensuring timely coding within 7 days of receiving documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing/Health Sciences or foreign medical degree with 2–4 years of coding experience.
• Certificate in Basic Coding Assessment (BCA) is preferred.
• Proficient in ICD-10-AM, DRG classification, and Singapore Coding Standards.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Examine, review, and analyse patient records to assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract principals and second diagnoses for day surgery discharges.
• Conduct daily coding quality reviews and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clinicians on documentation affecting coding accuracy.
• Maintain coding turnaround times within 7 calendar days.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Diploma in Nursing/Health Sciences

Certificate in Basic Coding Assessment (BCA)

Tools

OAS

3M Codefinder

SCM (Sunrose Clinical Manager)

MOSAIQ

Job description

The National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd is hiring a Clinical Coder to review, analyse, and abstract complex clinical data from day surgery records. You will translate diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-AM, DRG, and SCS codes, and coordinate with doctors and healthcare professionals on coding matters. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities include auditing coding quality, liaising with clinicians, and ensuring timely coding within 7 days of receiving documentation.