Episode 10 | Dr Martin Allen and Understanding Coding and Tariffs in Respiratory Care

In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, Dr Martin Allen, British Thoracic Society Trustee and national respiratory lead for GIRFT - Getting it Right First Time, joins Professor Robin Condliffe to discuss the importance of coding and tariffs in respiratory care.

Dr Allen shares his journey into respiratory medicine, what fuels his passion for the specialty, and his current priorities as BTS lead for coding in respiratory care. He explains key concepts such as coding activity and National Tariffs/Best Practice Tariffs, shedding light on how it impacts the wider healthcare system.

This episode highlights why accurate coding is vital for ensuring respiratory services receive appropriate resources and how clinicians can engage with coding to enhance their practice.