Coder: Clinical

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office in Stellenbosch seeks a skilled Clinical Coder to ensure high-quality and timely coding with integrity. You will perform procedural and diagnostic coding per established rules and participate in QA initiatives.

Essential experience includes clinical coding and familiarity with ICD-10, CSSA and SADA standards. Private healthcare exposure is a plus. This is a fixed-term remote role based in Stellenbosch, with internal applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Anatomy, physiology and terminology knowledge required.
• Familiarity with SA ICD-10 coding rules and guidelines.
• Experience with clinical coding in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Code procedures according to coding rules and conventions.
• Code diagnoses following standard guidelines.
• Participate in quality initiatives to improve coding quality.
• Liaise with Coding Centre leadership on received clinical information.

Skills

Anatomy

Physiology

Clinical coding knowledge

ICD-10

CSSA rules

SADA rules

Encoder

MIT tables

WHO coding rules

Professional conduct

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Anatomy & Physiology training

Tools

ICD-10

CSSA coding books

CCSA/SA Coding Standards

Encoder

MIT tables

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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 16/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Carmen Leonie Railoun
Reference number: 75211
Workplace Type:Remote
Fixed Term

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 with high integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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 initiatives that will improve the quality of coding

Liaise with Coding Centre leadership on the clinical information received

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Desired: Anatomy and Physiology training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential: Clinical coding experience

Desired: Experience in a private healthcare facility / Theatre and Clinical Coding

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Anatomy; physiology and terminology
• 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.
• Clinical Coding and Coding Policies
• Application of SA ICD-10 Morbidity Coding Standards and Guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) coding rules and conventions, PHISC IDC -10 and CCSA Coding Standards and Guidelines and Mediclinic Coding Standards
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Professional conduct
• Communication and team work

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet 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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