ED Coding Reviewer
Job summary
The post holder will review ED attendances coding records, identifying omissions by interpreting the Clinical records and then update ED CAREFLOW (an IT based Clinical and Financial Documentation) with that omission.
Main duties of the job
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- To be responsible for the review of investigation and treatment codes inputted by Clinical staff onto ED CAREFLOW with the handwritten clinical documentation that has been scanned into ED CAREFLOW.
To be responsible for updating any omissions onto the ED CAREFLOW system for each patient using the Changed Tariff reports.
To closely follow the Standard Operating Procedure for this process to ensure data is recorded, stored and archived appropriately.
To work autonomously when updating ED CAREFLOW making decisions on what should be recorded should all data fields in investigation / treatments have already been populated
This requires review of multiple IT Systems and the collation of these systems into a unified report.
To work as part of a small team always ensuring excellent team communication.
To contribute to the production of reports as required demonstrating the on-going results of the coding review.
To adhere to all policies regarding Confidentiality by ensuring the data handled within the department is dealt with to the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the review of investigation and treatment codes inputted by Clinical staff onto ED CAREFLOW with the handwritten clinical documentation that has been scanned into ED CAREFLOW.
To be responsible for updating any omissions onto the ED CAREFLOW system for each patient using the Changed Tariff reports.
To closely follow the Standard Operating Procedure for this process to ensure data is recorded, stored and archived appropriately.
To work autonomously when updating ED CAREFLOW making decisions on what should be recorded should all data fields in investigation / treatments have already been populated
This requires review of multiple IT Systems and the collation of these systems into a unified report.
To work as part of a small team always ensuring excellent team communication.
To contribute to the production of reports as required demonstrating the on-going results of the coding review.
To adhere to all policies regarding Confidentiality by ensuring the data handled within the department is dealt with to the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
To participate in the annual appraisal process.
Be aware of the Data Protection Act 1998, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Act 2002 and their principles.
Comply with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Policies and Procedures and departmental Policies and Procedures regarding confidentiality, ensuring that all information handled within the department is dealt with to the highest standard of confidentiality and security, and to respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with confidential issues.
To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and to report accidents/untoward incidents/hazards to the ED Coding/Administration Manager.
Person Specification
Application Form
- 4 GCSE's Grade C+ or equivalent Good general standard of education
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Medical Terminology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
UEC The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wednesfield Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/