Clinical Coder

Job Summary

To provide high quality and timely coded clinical data, by following the national clinical coding rules and conventions. It is essential to ensure the data is accurate and complete to meet Trust deadlines, whilst supporting the allocation of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG’s), Service Line reporting, Clinical Governance and to facilitate maximisation of the Trust income in line with Payment by Results (PbR).

• To work with the clinical teams and other relevant personal to ensure coding accuracy and integrity are maintained at the highest level.
• To mentor and/or support all other clinical coding team members.

Location: Remote working

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: based on experience

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

General Duties

• To provide high quality and timely coded clinical data, by following the national clinical coding rules and conventions. It is essential to ensure the data is accurate and complete to meet Trust deadlines, whilst supporting the allocation of Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG’s), Service Line reporting, Clinical Governance and to facilitate maximisation of the Trust income in line with Payment by Results (PbR).
• Adhere to the rules and conventions of ICD-10 and OPCS and take responsibility for updating your own references manuals and classifications when changes have been issued.
• To work within a Clinical Division, coding episodes of inpatient and day case activity direct from patient health records and other electronic applications.
• To input coded information into the hospital PAS computer system, paying particular attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.
• To understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust and be able to communicate the complexities of your work to Clinical colleagues.
• To organise and prioritise own workload.
• To be continually aware of the day-to-day workload levels and be flexible to assist your colleagues in other specialities.
• Liaise regularly with Divisional staff and other key stakeholders to ensure high quality coded clinical data.
• To mentor and/or support all other clinical coding team members.
• To work towards and pass the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), and complete the Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course every three years.
• Update your own skill  when necessary, as required by NHS Digital/

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Completed Approved Clinical Coding Standards Course
• Good educational background to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Expert knowledge in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
• Experience coding in an acute hospital, covering a wide range of specialities
• Proven ability to meet individual and team deadlines
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Experience of working in pressurised situations and meeting team deadlines

Desirable

• ACC Qualified Clinical Coder
• Completed Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
• Educated to A level standard or equivalent
• Experience of mentoring other Clinical Coders
• Experience using Medicode