Freelance - Clinical Coding Auditor | Dorset, UK and remote

RED Global; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Global is seeking a Freelance Clinical Coding Auditor for a long-term contract in Dorset, UK with a mix of remote and onsite work. The role focuses on auditing clinical codes, validating records and supporting quality-improvement initiatives within the NHS framework.

Applicants must be UK-based with the right to work in the UK; 12-month engagement with potential extension. Onsite one day per week is required, with the remainder remote.

Qualifications

• NCCQ Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Experience conducting clinical coding audits, validation reviews and QA activities.
• Experience reviewing and coding complex inpatient records across multiple specialties.
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Experience working with EHR, PAS and other clinical systems.
• Approved Clinical Coding Auditor certification.
• Experience supporting coding quality improvement programmes and external audits.

Skills

NCCQ Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)

ICD-10

OPCS-4

Clinical coding audits

External audits

EHR/PAS systems

Clinical documentation & terminology

Audits & QA

Job description

Freelance - Clinical Coding Auditor | Dorset, UK and remote

I'm currently supporting a healthcare-sector client in the UK who is looking for an experienced Freelance Clinical Coding Auditor for a long-term contract engagement.

Initial 12-month contract with potential extension

20% - 1 day onsite per week - 80% Remote

Key requirements:

• NCCQ Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4
• Experience conducting clinical coding audits, validation reviews and quality assurance activities
• Experience reviewing and coding complex inpatient records across multiple specialties
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Experience working with EHR, PAS and other clinical systems
• Approved Clinical Coding Auditor certification
• Experience supporting coding quality improvement programmes and external audits

Please note: Applicants must be UK-based and have the right to work in the UK.

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