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OSCA 2024 · 599931 · Skill level 3

Clinical Coder: OSCA 599931

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Clinical Coder is OSCA 2024 code 599931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599915 Clinical Coder, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 599931

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a clinical coder does

Assigns clinical codes to narrative descriptions of patients' diseases, operations and procedures in accordance with recognised classification systems to allow for easy storage, retrieval and analysis of health data.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Reviews patients' medical records and extracts relevant information
  • Assigns appropriate codes to diagnoses, procedures and other medical information, using recognised classification systems
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of coded data
  • Collaborates with Health Professionals to clarify documentation and obtain additional information as needed
  • Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and standards
  • Generates reports and statistical analysis based on coded data

Questions

OSCA 599931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for clinical coder?
The OSCA 2024 code is 599931 (Clinical Coder), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 599931?
ANZSCO 599915 Clinical Coder. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Clinical Coder on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 599915 Clinical Coder is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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