Clincal coding Flashcards

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What is clinical coding?

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Clinical Coding is the translation of medical terminology, as written by the clinician, to describe a patient’s complaint, problem, diagnosis, treatment or reason for seeking medical attention into a coded format which is nationally & internationally recognised.

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Why use clinical coding?

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Better coding and data capture –> better information –> better, faster care

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Name some uses of clinical coding?

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  1. Epidemiological studes
  2. Service planning
  3. Payment by results
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Name 3 types of clinical coding systems?

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1, ICD-10 (international classification of diseases)

  1. OPCS-4 (Classification of Interventions and Procedures)
  2. SNOMED-CT (Systematized nomenclature of medicine)
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List pros and cons of ICD10 and OPCS

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Pro- well known, trained staff

Con- Single hierarchical, difficult to amend/change

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List pros and cons of SNOMED-CT

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Pro- Multiple hierarchy, easily appended or updated

Con- Very large and complex

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