ANZSCO code 599915

Clinical Coder

Description

Assigns 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.

Skill Level 3

Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Level 4 qualification – AQF Certificate IV or – AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Assessing Authority

• Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

vetassess@vetassess.com.au

Unit Group 5999: Other Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative Workers

Description

This unit group covers Clerical and Administrative Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Coding Clerks, Production Assistants (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Proof Readers and Radio Despatchers.

Indicative Skill Level Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

The occupation Clinical Coder has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand: NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 599912: Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
• 599913: Proof Reader
• 599914: Radio Despatcher
• 599916: Facilities Administrator
• 599999: Clerical and Administrative Workers nec