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Clinical Coder

OSCA 599931·ANZSCO 599915

Employed

1,700

Part-time share

40.8%

Female share

89.7%

Median age

50 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Clinical Coder is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Clinical Coding.

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About this career

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.

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.8%
QLD
26.8%
VIC
15.1%
WA
13.5%
SA
9.6%
TAS
2.1%
NT
0.9%
ACT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Clinical Coder.