Coder: Clinical

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 16/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Carmen Leonie Railoun
Reference number: 75211
Workplace Type: Remote
Fixed Term

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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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile