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The MHIMA Coding Data Quality Committee

• CODING ROUNDTABLE FORUM
• A Do-It-Yourself Tool Kit
• Available to MHIMA members and HIM Professionals

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Coding Roundtable Tool Kit

• Assist in planning a Coding Roundtable Forum" at
  your regional meetings or specialized meeting. 
• Coding roundtable forums provide opportunity for
  coders to learn, share, and discuss issues
  related to coding, data quality, and compliance. 

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Coding Roundtable Tool Kit

• Provides guidelines on how to implement a
  Regional Coding Roundtable.
• Provides topics and resources for research and
  discussion.
• Semi-annual updates will be posted on MHIMAs
  website.

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GOALS of the Coding Roundtable

• Improve coding skills through education.
• Provide local networking opportunities
• for coders.
• Attract new members to the coding and HIM
  profession.
• Create an environment that facilitates mentoring.
• Share coding practices, challenges, and
  requirements to affect policy in the industry.

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Coding Roundtable Tool Kit

• Several different discussion topics are included
  in this kit
• Appoint a moderator for each topic
• Resources necessary to answer questions will be
  listed with each discussion topic

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Setting Up The Roundtable

• Set up tables for 6-8 People
• Designate different topics for each table
• Each table will need 6-8 copies of the discussion
  questions for the designated topic
• On back of one of the copies, place the
  answer/reference sheet for discussion topic

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Resources

• ICD-9-CM Code Book
• Current Procedural Terminology CPT
• Coders Desk Reference for Procedures
• Coders Desk Reference for Diagnoses
• Faye Browns ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook
• Specialty Resources
• Laptop Computers
• Encoder
• If resource tool is available

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Remember

• With Registration Information to include a list
  of resources the attendees may want to bring with
  them to the meeting
• ICD-9-CM Code Book
• CPT Code Book
• Have additional paper, pens, and pencils
  available for attendees.
• CEU Certificates
• As appropriate for hours of education provided.

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AHIMA Resources

• www.AHIMA.org
• Coding CoP Discussion threads on specific topics
  and resources
• Coding Roundtable CoP
• Advocacy CoP
• CodeWrite Monthly Newsletter
• Distance Education
• Body of Knowledge
• Practice Brief information

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Resources

• Center for Medicare and Medicaid
• www.cms.hhs.gov
• Training and support for specific information
• Hospital Payment Monitoring Program
• www.hpmpresources.com
• Information on PEPPR reports and guidelines
• Official Coding Guidelines
• www.cdc.gov/nchs/datawh/fticd9.htmguidelines

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Current Topics Available

• Interventional Radiology
• Radiology/MRI
• Evaluation and Management
• Fractures
• Present on Admission
• Congestive Heart Failure

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For Future Round Tables

• Utilize Feedback Form
• Issues can be identified
• Practice variance in interpretation of a specific
  coding guideline
• Request for assistance with a particular coding
  problem the group identifies
• Future topic ideas
• Improvement process

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Ideas Generated for Future Roundtables

• Obstetrics
• Ophthalmology
• Definition of an Patient Encounter
• Peripheral Vascular Procedures-Grafts
• Multiple Transplants
• Malignancies
• Carcinoid/Endocrine Tumors
• Pain Management

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MHIMA Coding Data Quality Committee

• Carla Tobin ctobin_at_gillettechildrens.com
• Angela Jackson jackson.angela_at_mayo.edu
• Vicki Chelf chelf.vicki_at_mayo.edu
• Diane Brown brown.diane_at_mayo.edu
• Tara Breyer tara.breyer_at_allina.com
• Cindy Norling cindy.norling_at_primewest.org
• Kim Tucker tucker.kimberly_at_mayo.edu
• Jessica Peterson peterson.jessica3_at_mayo.edu