Non-ACC Clinical Coder

Location: Shrewsbury OR Telford

There maybe scope for hybrid working, this is the be confirmed

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: This is a temporary role expected to last up to 6 months and maybe longer

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working environment: Hospital

Band: 4

Pay Rates:

Band 4

£12.82-£15.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay or 5 depending on experience

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Job Summary

• To apply you must have at least 12 months experience in coding using ICD 10 & OPCS Classifications, you will also be expected to have excellent knowledge of and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• The role of a Clinical Coder is to ensure that all inpatient activity undertaken at the Trust is captured in a nationally recognised format, using ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and OPCS 4 (Classification of interventions and procedures)
• The post holder will be responsible for extracting clinical information from various source documents, including paper and electronic systems, and translating the medical terminology into national and international alpha numeric codes.
• Clinical Coders are required to produce consistent, accurate, complete, and timely coded clinical data to facilitate managers and clinicians in the monitoring, planning and provision of high-quality patient care. National clinical codes are the source for Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG) which are used to determine NHS Reference costs and payment by results.
• The post holder will, through nationally recognised training, acquire the knowledge and expertise to ensure that the clinical information is accurately abstracted from the Trusts source documents, verifying the data where necessary before translating into diagnostic and procedural codes.
• The National Clinical Coding Standards Course is a 21-day course broken down into 4 modules. Prerequisite for attendance on the Clinical Coding Standards Course is that delegates are expected to have completed the e-Learning modules. These are accessed via TRUD prior to attendance on the Standards Course.
• The workbook and certificate of completion of this e-earning must be submitted on first day of attendance of the 21-day classroom-based learning.
• Status (ACC). Following attainment of the ACC Qualification and a minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience from completion of the National Clinical Coding Standards
• Upon successfully completion of the National Clinical Coding Standards Course Trainee Coders will be required to pass an internal assessment before becoming eligible for Band 4.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Completion and successfully completed the Clinical Coding Foundation and Refresher Course

Minimum of 12 months Previous Clinical Coding experience

Excellent understanding of medical terminology, anatomical & physiology

Specialist knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment

Questions

Do you have experience working as a Clinical Coder in the NHS?

Do you have experience working as a Clinical Coder at Band 4?

Have you successfully completed the Clinical Coding Foundation and Refresher Course?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?