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Senior Clinical Coding Analyst ACC
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Gorffennaf 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £42,471.00 i £50,364.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £42471.00 - £50364.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW9 8RR |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-24-0744 |
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Job SummaryAs an expert Clinical Coding Analyst, code on a daily basis, provide timely and accurate coding through effective data extraction, by analysing complex clinical information; and applying independent judgment in the interpretation, transposition and sequencing of clinical data adheringto national rules and conventions of ICD10 & OPCS 4.9, entering on the Trusts PAS, ensuring SUS flex deadlines are met. To mentor, support and guide less experienced clinical coding analysts.Support the team alongside the Clinical Coding Managers.Liaise with the Divisional Coding Lead to confirm appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes where national guidance is unclear.Promote awareness and understanding of the clinical coding process and identify service improvements.Communicate and liaise effectively with clinicians, nursing staff, other professionals and departments, both internal and external, concerning routine or complex issues /anomalies across all specialities whilst maintaining good relationships.Demonstrate a high understanding of the importance of Data Quality, Data Protection, PBR and HRGs. Background and Key RelationshipsThe clinical coding departments of Kings College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust of which there are 5 sites in Kent and Camberwell are responsible for determining the clinical coding of around 300,000 episodes of in-patient care annually. The Trust provides a full range of hospital specialties, supplemented by a significant number of regional and national specialist services e.g. renal, liver etc.The Trust expects clinical coding to meet deadlines for payment; and for the results of coding to be regularly reviewed by clinical teams. The Trusts coding strategy is to move to fully electronicsource documentation.Key Relationships: All staff working within the Clinical Coding DepartmentCliniciansInformation DepartmentMedical RecordsService & Directorate Administrative StaffWard StaffSecretarial Staff Trust ExpectationsThe post holder will contribute to: The successful overall performance of the Trust Support your Trust colleagues to successfully perform their roles through developing informal peer networks where appropriate Ensure you are aware of relevant organisational communicationsResponsibilities/Service Quality To assist in resolving coding queries as raised by members of the Clinical Coding team, sharing expertise and assisting in the interpretation of complex information ensuring national standards are met. To act as liaison point with designated coders to discuss coding issues, and to provide advice on clinical documentation. To liaise with clinical/audit staff to reach a firm decision as to diagnosis and procedure to be coded. This may require advising and agreeing on sequencing of coding to help provide quality data for the Trust Liaise with clinical staff and administration staff throughout the Trust to locate and collate all appropriate source material. Access a variety of information systems e.g. pathology to obtain information to enhance and ensure completeness and accuracy of coding by checking results. Demonstrate a high degree of compliance and discipline in accordance with complex changing terminology and their relationship to new surgical techniques and all new changes in the diagnostic fields related to the classification and medicine. Support the Divisional Lead in ensuring all outstanding coding is completed by SUS flex date. To implement policies for own work area and propose policy or service changes whichimpact on the Trust. Ensure all queries raised by other Trust staff are resolved promptly and effectively, or where appropriate are referred to the Clinical Coding Auditors/Clinical CodingManager. Attend alone or accompany where necessary the Divisional Lead Lead/Manager to discuss coding issues with clinical staff maintaining good links to improve and ensure good quality coded data. Work with clinicians and managers to resolve issues with the coding process. Provide day to day support for less experienced coding staff to assist with problem resolution. Support the use of local coding policies which impact on medical staff and other clinicians as defined by the Trusts Coding Policy Provide diagnostic, procedural, or statistical information when requested. Give feedback on coding and documentation queries to the coding management team. Prioritise and plan your own daily and weekly work pattern. In the absence of the Divisional Lead support the role to cover urgent issues. Undertake delegated responsibilities and any other duties as requested from the Divisional lead/Manager. Support other Divisions during S/L and A/L if necessary.Team Work Work with those you support to develop a collaborative working partnership which positivelycontributes to their overall efficiency and role performance. Ensure that where patient records are stored within the coding offices they are done so in asafe manner and that all patient records are tracked according to Trust policy. Coding staffmust work within the processes for the Patient Records Service for notes maintenance and data recording. Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly motivated and lead by example to motivate others. Training Participate in internal and external training programs, workshops and seminars as required and ensure maintenance of a portfolio of evidence, professional accreditation and experience... Attend mandatory training sessions including specialised workshops and a Mandatory 3-year refresher Course Maintain and update as necessary a personal copy of the relevant coding manuals, in accordance with national standards and guidance from line managers, and to refer to those manuals on a daily basis. Receive training in, and acquire skills in new clinical coding schemes, such as SNOMED CT in accordance with local plans and timetables. Demonstrate workplace routines to new and less experienced staff. If required check trainees work before input.