Clinical Coder Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Clinical Coder Do?
Clinical coders read patients' medical records. They analyse and interpret medical statements about diseases, injuries and procedures. Clinical coders convert this information into health classification codes in order to calculate treatment reimbursements, to produce statistics and to monitor health care performance.
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Where Do I Start?
Document Management
The methodology of tracking, managing and storing documents in a systematic and organised manner as well as keeping a record of the versions created and modified by specific users (history tracking).
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Skills You Need to Become a Clinical Coder
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialDocument Management knowledge
The methodology of tracking, managing and storing documents in a systematic and organised manner as well as keeping a record of the versions created and modified by specific users (history …
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EssentialProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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EssentialMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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EssentialClinical Coding knowledge
The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialMaintain Healthcare User Data Confidentiality skill
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
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EssentialManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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EssentialPerform Clinical Coding Procedures skill
Match and record correctly the specific illnesses and treatments of a patient by using a clinical codes classification system.
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EssentialReview Patient's Medical Data skill
Assess and review relevant medical data of patients such as X-rays, medical history and laboratory reports.
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EssentialUse Electronic Health Records Management System skill
Use specific software for the management of health care records, following appropriate codes of practice.
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Optional Skills (5 of 9 displayed)
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OptionalMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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OptionalHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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OptionalHealth Records Management knowledge
The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum …
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OptionalHealth Care System knowledge
The structure and function of health care services.
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OptionalHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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OptionalArchive Healthcare Users' Records skill
Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.
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OptionalCollect Healthcare User's General Data skill
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by …
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OptionalIdentify Patients' Medical Records skill
Locate, retrieve and present medical records, as requested by authorized medical personnel.
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OptionalCollect Statistics On Medical Records skill
Perform statistical analysis of various medical records of the healthcare facility, referring to the number of hospital admissions, discharges or waiting lists.
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