Clinical Coder
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Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Clinical Coder - Outside IR35 - 250/day Negotiable - 3-6 Month Contract - NHS - Hybrid - 2 Days/week in Cardiff
I am currently supporting a key NHS client looking for a Clinical Coder on an outside IR35 contract.
Clinical Coder Responsibilities
If this role is of interest, please apply for more information.
I am currently supporting a key NHS client looking for a Clinical Coder on an outside IR35 contract.
Clinical Coder Responsibilities
- To analyse, interpret, abstract relevant information and code admitted patient care activity using nationally agreed classifications, currently ICD10 and OPCS-4, adhering to national clinical coding standards and guidelines.
- To ensure accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding within set national submission deadlines.
- To check the accuracy of admission, transfer and discharge details in the patients medical record and to contact the relevant ward staff to amend on Patient Management System (PMS) if appropriate.
- Extract and analyse relevant complex clinical information from patient notes and the Trust's electronic systems to assign accurate diagnostic, intervention and procedure codes using ICD10/OPCS-4 classifications, following and in keeping with the well-defined national coding standards.
- Produce consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data in accordance with all national standards and local coding policies.
- Liaise with clinicians and team members to ensure inpatients are coded accurately and comprehensively, and represent patient care received within the Trust.
- Use clinical coding expertise to communicate complex coding rules and rationale for chosen codes.
If this role is of interest, please apply for more information.