Coder: Clinical
Coder: Clinical Job at Mediclinic • Stellenbosch, ZA
6 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
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
- Essential: Clinical Coding qualification
- 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
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- 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
Closing date: 16/11/2026