Clinical Coder: ICD-10 Expert Driving Data Quality

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office is seeking a Clinical Coder to ensure high-quality clinical data with integrity for Clinical and Financial Management. The role involves procedural and diagnostic coding, adherence to coding standards, and collaboration with Coding Centre leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Clinical Coding Qualification and demonstrates solid experience in ICD-10 coding, MOUs with Mediclinic coding standards, and proficiency in related systems.

Qualifications

• Clinical coding knowledge of ICD-10, CSSA and SADA rules and guidelines and the ability to apply within the workplace.
• Relevant coding systems (e.g. ICD-10 books; Latest CCSA coding books; clinical coding system (Encoder); South African Coding Master Industry Table (MIT),and Patient Administrative system.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Professional conduct
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Anatomy & physiology

ICD-10 coding

CCSA rules

SADA guidelines

ICD-10 books

CCSA coding books

MIT table

Encoder system

Patient Administrative system

Coding policies

SA ICD-10 standards

WHO coding rules

Mediclinic coding standards

Professional conduct

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Clinical Coding Qualification

Anatomy and Physiology training

Description du poste

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office is seeking a Clinical Coder to ensure high-quality clinical data with integrity for Clinical and Financial Management. The role involves procedural and diagnostic coding, adherence to coding standards, and collaboration with Coding Centre leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Clinical Coding Qualification and demonstrates solid experience in ICD-10 coding, MOUs with Mediclinic coding standards, and proficiency in related systems.