Clinical Coder

1w1 week ago

MQ Health

AU · Full-time · A$85,000 – A$110,000

About this role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Coder to join the Health Information Services team at Macquarie University Health. Reporting to the Manager, Health Information Services, you will handle accurate and timely coding of inpatient healthcare records. This work supports hospital funding, performance measurement, research, and health service planning.

You will apply extensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI, ACS, casemix and DRG grouping to code inpatient separations using 3M Codefinder and electronic resources. Expect an indicative workload of 30–35 separations per day while maintaining high coding accuracy. Your efforts ensure high-quality clinical data integrity across Macquarie University Health.

Work closely with clinicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists, billing teams, and health information professionals. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audit activities, and workflow optimisation in an academically integrated health service. Liaise to resolve coding queries and clarify documentation for data integrity.

Join a dynamic, research-driven, academically integrated health organisation. Permanent positions offer immediate start with flexibility for full time and part time hours at Macquarie University Campus. Benefit from salary packaging through Maxxia and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Requirements

Experienced clinical coder with strong background in tertiary and/or teaching hospital environment, ideally private hospital sector
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI, ACS, casemix and DRG grouping
Advanced technical knowledge and strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Confident working autonomously and collaboratively
Effective communication with clinicians and stakeholders
Committed to maintaining highest standards of clinical data quality and integrity

Responsibilities

Accurately classify diseases and procedures for inpatient episodes using 3M Codefinder, ICD-10-AM, ACHI, ACS, coding authorities and National Coding Standards
Achieve individual performance targets with an indicative workload of 30–35 separations per day while maintaining high coding accuracy
Liaise closely with Clinical Documentation Specialists and clinicians to resolve coding queries and clarify documentation
Ensure completeness of the medical record by identifying documentation gaps and requesting additional clinical information
Perform cancer registration in line with reporting requirements
Maintain accurate logs of coding issues, reviews, and uncoded episodes using SharePoint
Participate in quality improvement activities, including daily PICQ reviews, internal and external coding audits
Monitor, evaluate, and report coding trends, performance metrics, and emerging issues