Join a collaborative centralised Clinical Coding team where your expertise directly supports high-quality patient care and accurate hospital funding.

- Work across multiple private hospitals with a diverse and interesting case mix
- Enjoy work-life balance, with the head office located only 5km from Sydney CBD

Full Job Description

An exciting full-time opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Coder to join a well-established private healthcare organisation based in Sydney's Inner West.

Working within a centralised Clinical Coding team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely coding of inpatient episodes across multiple hospitals. Your expertise will directly contribute to high-quality patient data, accurate DRG allocation, compliant billing, and improved healthcare outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical specialties while collaborating closely with clinicians and healthcare professionals in a supportive, quality-focused setting. You will receive ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Team Leader, with the potential to transition to a hybrid work arrangement after successfully completing your probation period.

Key Responsibilities

- Accurately assign ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS codes to inpatient episodes using digital medical records
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with Australian Coding Standards and National Coding Guidelines
- Review clinical documentation and liaise with clinicians to clarify incomplete or inconsistent information
- Contribute to accurate DRG assignment and optimal private health funding outcomes




- Complete coding within established turnaround times while maintaining quality benchmarks
- Participate in clinical documentation improvement initiatives and coding audits
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Clinical Coding and Medical Records processes
- Minimum of 3 years' Clinical Coding experience within an Australian hospital setting
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS coding standards
- Experience working within the private healthcare sector, with an understanding of private health funding models
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to coding accuracy and compliance
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for continuous learning and professional improvement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected private healthcare organisation that values accuracy, teamwork and professional development. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is recognised and your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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📌 Clinical Coder | Permanent Role | Sydney NSW (City of Sydney)
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 City of Sydney