Clinical Coder

Interim IT Recruitment Solutions

Interim Clinical Coder urgently required

Reference: 69243

Location:
On-site

Salary:
£300 - £350 via umbrella (flexible dependent on experience)

Hours:
Weekends or Weekdays -Full-time (37.5/15, Monday-Friday/Sat-Sun, 9-5)

Venn Group are currently working with a public sector organisation in South Wales, who are seeking a
Clinical Coder to provide ongoing
IT support to their Clinical Coding team
.

Day to Day Duties:

• Abstract and analyse patient information, accurately encoding all diagnoses and procedures in line with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit advisory level whilst maintaining minimum throughput levels as set by the Clinical Coding manager
• Will involve making judgements on complex facts requiring interpretation and comparing options from information across a range of sources both electronically and in paper case notes
• Be proficient in coding a broad range of specialties and ensure that all cases are coded accurately and quickly after the patient has been discharged
• Liaise with clinicians, managers and other Trust staff regarding coding issues to seek or provide advice and support where required
• Using persuasive and motivational skills, liaise with a wide range of staff including clinicians and business managers / operational support managers on the most appropriate ICD10 and OPCS4 clinical codes to represent patient care received within the Trust and feedback to Clinical Coding Manager as necessary

Essential requirement:
(All may have exceptions based upon experience)

• Some experience of Clinical Coding within the NHS and ideally ACC qualification
• Proven excellent standards of coding accuracy in line with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit Advisory level
• Comprehensive knowledge of both ICD10 and OPCS classifications and associated National Standards

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