Clinical Coder
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 59Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
Description
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.
Unit group
5999 · Other Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative WorkersDescription
This unit group covers Clerical and Administrative Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Clinical Coders, Customs Brokers, Facilities Administrators, Production Assistants (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Production Coordinators (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Radio Dispatchers, Strata Managers, Survey Interviewers and Union Organisers.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
2; 3; 4; 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/59/599/5999
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.