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Notes are filed and await collection by the Clinical Coding Support Workers.
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Notes arrive within the Coding office and are places on the shelves in chronological order by date of discharge.
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Coders collect the notes from the shelves, giving priority to those with earlier discharge dates.
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Notes are coded according to national standards and agreed local guidance. Are there any issues requiring attention?
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NO
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Codes are sent back to Medical Records, or to the ward if necessary.
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Clinical Coding Process
