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Clinical coder
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Reading medical notes or records and analysing the contents which then translate into alphanumeric codes that accurately represent the patient’s stay.
What you'd do
Read and interpret clinical letters, operation notes and discharge summaries
Assign correct ICD-10 diagnostic and OPCS-4 procedure codes
Query clinicians about unclear or missing clinical information
Ensure coded data meets national standards and local targets
Carry out coding audits and review error feedback
Update patient records in the hospital information system
Attend coding update training and keep skills current
What you'd learn
ICD-10 and OPCS-4 clinical coding classification systems
Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology for coding
NHS Payment by Results and tariff coding rules
Analysis and interpretation of clinical documentation
Data quality principles and clinical coding accuracy standards
Healthcare information systems and patient administration systems
Professional standards and audit in clinical coding
Ready to look for a place?
See live Clinical coder apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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