About the role
Salary: £38488.00 to £46852.00
The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patients records and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards.
Review and interpret complex clinical information from patient health records and a range of clinical systems, applying your knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Accurately code inpatient and day case activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, in accordance with national and local clinical coding standards, rules and conventions.
Ensure coded information is accurate, complete, consistent and submitted within agreed Trust timescales.
Act as a key coding contact for designated specialties, building positive working relationships with clinical teams and supporting the resolution of complex coding queries
Liaise with clinicians and their teams to clarify clinical documentation where this is required to support accurate coding.
Provide guidance and support to trainee, junior and less experienced Clinical Coders, including mentoring, checking work and helping colleagues develop their coding knowledge and confidence
Support the induction of new team members and work with the Clinical Coding Manager to identify learning and development needs.
Participate in clinical coding audits, review findings and contribute to improvements that support consistently high standards of coded information
Support the Clinical Coding Manager in developing and implementing local processes and guidance in line with national standards
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