Coder: Clinical

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