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Occupation

599931 Clinical Coder

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

599931 Clinical Coder

Assigns clinical codes to narrative descriptions of patients' diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance with recognised classification systems to allow for easy storage, retrieval, and analysis of health data.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Reviews patients' medical records and extracts relevant information
  • Assigns appropriate codes to diagnoses, procedures, and other medical information, using recognised classification systems
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of coded data
  • Collaborates with Health Professionals to clarify documentation and obtain additional information as needed
  • Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and standards
  • Generates reports and statistical analysis based on coded data
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