Specialist Clinical Coder

The postholder will:

• Provide an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service by accurate and timely coding of complex case-mix inpatient Spells for all Trust Specialties.
• Act as expert Clinical Coder by liaising with Clinicians and Specialty Leads for queries related to source documentation and to validate coding where additional expertise is required to maximise income.
Main duties of the job To abstract highly complex clinical information from Trust Millenium EPR, BadgerNet system and translate into accurate and complete ICD-10 and OPCS codes, adhering constantly to national coding standards and mandatory monthly timescales. To continuously demonstrate a high understanding of national coding standards and to communicate complex rules, conventions and key terms to Clinicians and Divisional Managers.
• To independently organise personal workload, without direct supervision, ensuring all relevant admitted care episodes are coded within the monthly deadlines in preparation for financial assessment and external submission.
Achieve Data Security & Protection Toolkit mandatory coding accuracy marks in clinical coding audits. To validate complex clinical data and procedures with Clinicians to assure depth of coding for accurate payment.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.