Clinical Coder
Clinical Coding is more than just codes. The data generated by coding form part of a data collection which is used for research, funding and healthcare planning.
Clinical coders convert information from patients’ medical records into alphanumeric codes according to a health classification system. Are you someone that loves data and IT and wants to support health care. Clinical coders can work in hospitals and classification related roles.
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Thinking about studying to become a Clinical Coder?
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Clinical Coders who possess the Diploma of Clinical Coding can move into Health Information Management study at accredited universities and will receive Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) based on their coding qualification and experience.
