FoI Number
2024-490
Subject
Coding
Date Received
11/11/2024
Request and Response
  1. How many clinical coders are employed by the Trust?

One Clinical Coder

  1. Who is responsible for the clinical coding team and who does that individual report into?

Health Records Manager report to Acting Elective Care Lead

  1. What did the Trust spend on external coding support in the 2023-2024 financial year?

Nil – no external coding support

  1. What is the current coding backlog?

546 episodes

  1. How many Finished Consultant Episodes does the Trust complete per year?

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

  1. How many vacancies does the Trust currently have for clinical coding staff? 

Zero