I had one day of work experience a week with the SALHN Clinical Coding Department
During my work experience, I have
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the Australian healthcare system and its application to clinical coding
- I strengthened my ability to interpret healthcare records using medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology knowledge.
- Accurately abstracted clinical information to support efficient, high-quality coding.
- Performed basic to moderately complex clinical coding using ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and ACS standards
- Gained insight into data reporting requirements, and the importance of meeting KPI compliance in clinical coding.
- Recognized the critical role of auditing processes and the coder's contribution to effective audit support.
- I have a strong interest in pregnancy-related topics, including miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, and births. I have developed solid expertise in reviewing medical records to accurately extract relevant clinical information and apply the appropriate coding standards.