H-1723
Candidate #H-1723
Medical Receptionist & Healthcare Admin · 4 years experience · Best Practice / MedicalDirector, Appointment scheduling, Medicare & private health billing
$1,100per month + GST
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Healthcare role
Hire an offshore Medical Coder
A Medical Coder translates clinical documentation into standardised diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10, MBS, CPT) ensuring accurate billing and compliance with health insurance and Medicare requirements.
$1,450per month + GST, all-in
$60–78kAustralian salary range
$64,092est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A medical coder who handles icd-10 coding, mbs item numbers, clinical documentation review, coding compliance, audit preparation and billing accuracy, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Reduce coding errors and billing rejections with dedicated specialist
02
Qualified medical coders at 40–50% of local health admin cost
03
Deep ICD-10 and MBS item number knowledge through specialist training
Skills
ICD-10 coding MBS item numbers Clinical documentation review Coding compliance Audit preparation Billing accuracy
Software they use
BeBest PracticeEcEclipseMiMicrosoft ExcelMeMedicode
Cost comparison
What a medical coder costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
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$17k
Local entry$60k salaryLocal typical$69k salaryLocal senior$78k salaryAdept$1,450/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $64,092 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your medical coder follows your priorities and your tools.
8:00am
Appointment book
Confirms the day's appointments and fills cancellations.
9:30am
Patient enquiries
Handles calls and messages, and books follow-ups.
11:00am
Billing
Processes claims and billing in your practice software.
1:30pm
Records and referrals
Updates records and chases referrals and results.
3:00pm
Payments
Follows up outstanding accounts politely and on time.
5:00pm
Hand-over
Leaves the front desk a clear list for tomorrow.
Available talent
Healthcare talent you can interview
Questions
Hiring a medical coder
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Are they trained in ICD-10-AM and MBS coding?
Yes. Australian coding standards including ICD-10-AM and MBS item number selection are screened during hiring.
Can they review clinical notes and assign codes?
Yes. Under clinical governance frameworks, medical coders review notes and assign the most appropriate codes for billing.
Can they work with hospital or clinic billing systems?
Yes. Eclipse, Best Practice, and facility-specific billing systems are within scope.
How do they handle coding queries?
Ambiguous cases are flagged to the treating clinician for clarification before coding — a standard audit-safe practice.
Can they support DRG or casemix coding for hospitals?
Yes. Senior medical coders with inpatient casemix experience are available for hospital billing teams.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $17,400 a year with a $69,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your medical coder this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,450 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
