Experienced Clinical Coder

NHS Salary Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum

Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

Hours per week: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd October 2024 (Please note: we may interview on receipt of application and the role may close before the closing date)

To abstract from the patients casenotes, and other sources as required, all relevant information concerning the primary diagnosis, co-morbidities, procedures, investigations, and treatment for each period of care. To translate this information into ICD-10 and OPCS 4 codes using judgement based on knowledge and experience and enter onto the hospital Patient Administration system, in a timely and accurate manner following the rules of coding convention for International Classification of Diseases and OPCS procedure books. Able to deal with coding queries and liaise with clinicians and specialty administration staff.