Hospital Clinical Coder at Watershed Consulting

The incumbent will be responsible in collaboration with hospital case management teams, for liaising between the patients, treating clinicians and managed care organisations in order to provide clinical coding that is updated in accordance with the patient response to treatment in order to receive reimbursement from funders.

The incumbent will assess clinical statements and convert this information into ICD 10 and CPT coding on the patient account.The account will reflect the correct treatment path, clinical severity and patient condition through accuracy and completeness of coding.
 
Education

• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification within healthcare sciences.
• Certificate in Advanced ICD-10.
• SANC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Certificate in Advanced Complete CPT for South Africa

Experience

• Min of 3 years’ experience in Clinical Coding and or Case management in a hospital environment
• Intermediate computer proficiency.

Knowledge

• CPT coding and an understanding of coding standards
• ICD 10 coding and an understanding of coding standards.