Clinical Coder

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Stellenbosch is looking for a Clinical Coding Specialist to ensure high-quality and timely clinical coding. This remote permanent position requires experience in clinical coding and familiarity with coding standards such as ICD-10 and CCSA. Ideal candidates will possess a Clinical Coding Qualification and have strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Clinical coding experience is essential.
• Experience in private healthcare patient administration is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procedural and diagnostic coding adhering to specified standards.
• Participate in quality enhancement initiatives for coding quality.
• Liaise with leadership on the quality of clinical information.

Skills

Clinical Coding and Coding Policies

Knowledge of ICD-10, CSSA, and SADA rules and guidelines

Understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology

Application of SA ICD-10 Standards

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, PAS)

Communication and teamwork skills

Professional conduct understanding

Education

Clinical Coding Qualification

Anatomy and Physiology training

Job description

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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 05/08/2025
Number of positions: 3
Recruiter name: Lerato Khati
Reference number: 61565
Workplace Type: Remote
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure high-quality and timely clinical coding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Conduct procedural coding that adheres to coding rules, conventions, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct diagnostic coding that adheres to coding rules, conventions, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in quality enhancement and efficiency initiatives to improve coding quality and departmental output.
• Liaise with Coding Centre Leadership on the quality of clinical information received.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Clinical Coding Qualification
• Anatomy and Physiology training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Clinical coding experience
• Experience in private healthcare patient administration

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Clinical Coding and Coding Policies
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CSSA, and SADA rules and guidelines, and ability to apply them
• Understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology within a clinical environment
• Application of SA ICD-10 Morbidity Coding Standards, WHO coding rules, PHISC ICD-10, CCSA Coding Standards, and Mediclinic Coding Standards
• Familiarity with relevant coding systems (e.g., ICD-10 books, CCSA coding books, Encoder, MIT, Patient Administrative system)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, PAS)
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Professional conduct understanding

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees meeting the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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