# Band 6 Specialist Clinical Coder

**Company**: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
**Location**: Romford
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Salary**: £45953.00 to £54254.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are looking for specialist clinical coders to join our established Clinical Coding service.

The Clinical Coding service is responsible for the collection of clinical diagnosis codes using the ICD-10 and clinical procedure codes using the OPCS-4, extracting the relevant information from paper-based and electronic source documentation.

As a Band 6 Specialist Clinical Coder, you will be required to accurately abstract and interpret complex clinical data for coding inpatient data using ICD10 and OPCS classifications and input the data onto Medicode.

Key responsibilities include:

- Accurately abstract and interpret complex clinical data for coding inpatient data using ICD10 and OPCS classifications

- Liaise with clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding

- Assist the Clinical Coding Service Manager and the Auditor/Trainer on preparation of local agreements and coding policies

- Assist clinical coders prioritise their workload

- Work with the Clinical Coding Service Manager to ensure all coding timescales are met and ensure Clinical Coders meet their targets

The post is a hybrid working role, primarily remote-based, which can provide you with great flexibility.

The salary for this role is £45,953 to £54,254 per annum.

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## Skills

### Required
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Proven ability to code complex cases to national standards and guidelines
- Computer literate and comfortable using Medicode, various other NHS computer applications, and Microsoft packages

### Nice to have
- Approved Clinical Coding Auditor/Trainer or working towards it
- Graduate in medical or biology related field
- Previous experience in clinical engagement

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