Clinical coding

Description

The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 0 occupations
  • Total: 4 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Medical records clerk
    Medical records clerks organise, keep up-to-date and archive patients` records for medical staff availability. They transfer medical information from a patient's paper records to a…
  • Podiatry assistant
    Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, advising…
  • Clinical coder
    Clinical coders read patients' medical records. They analyse and interpret medical statements about diseases, injuries and procedures. Clinical coders convert this information into…
  • Medical records manager
    Medical records managers are responsible for managing activities of medical records units which maintain and secure patient data. They supervise, oversee and train employees while …

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