Module 5: Introduction to Coding

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  1. ›Module 5: Introduction to Coding
  2. 5.1 International Classification of Diseases
  3. 5.2 Certainty of Diagnosis
  4. 5.3 Personnel Responsible for Diagnosis and Coding
  5. 5.4 Coding Multiple Congenital Anomalies
  6. 5.5 Coding of Congenital Anomalies
  7. 5.6 Evaluation Questions 5
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Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • understand the importance of coding;
  • understand the importance of good clinical description and documentation for accurate coding;
  • describe advantages and disadvantages of the ICD-10 and ICD-10 RCPCH extension;
  • identify critical issues for coding.

Note: This module is linked to Chapter 5 of WHO/CDC/ICBDSR Birth defects surveillance: a manual for programme managers.

Evaluation Questions 5
  1. It is important to understand and follow a                              coding system, in order to accurately and consistently                        and                       the various types of congenital anomalies.
  2. What type of supplemental information can help a reviewer assign a proper code to a case?
  3. What is the international standard diagnostic classification system?
  4. What are some ways in which a surveillance programme can work around the ICD-10 coding system’s lack of specificity for certain congenital anomalies?
  5. True or false: Final coding will always be at the central registry.
  6. Which of  the  following  does NOT  cause difficulties when coding congenital anomalies?
  7. True or false: Capturing major anomalies should be prioritized over capturing minor anomalies on the data-collection form.
  8. True or false: The ICD-10 is developed and maintained by WHO.