The July Oncology Coding Break is Part 1 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on ovary. Abstracting ovarian primaries can be a challenge, due to the complex nature of the female pelvis and nearby organs. Melissa Meador, Ph.D., ODS-C lends her expertise to explain the true pelvis and it’s contents, the pelvic brim, the false pelvis and…
Cardiac registries play a crucial role in modern healthcare systems, providing valuable data for monitoring and improving patient outcomes. Hospitals that effectively utilize and optimize their cardiac registry program performance can significantly impact the quality of care they provide. In this article, we will explore how hospitals can determine their usage of cardiac registries and why optimizing them is essential. Determining the Utilization of Cardiac Registries…
ACHF Certification from The Joint Commission, offered in collaboration with the American Heart Association, provides comprehensive guidance to develop and enhance an exceptional Heart Failure Program. Here’s why pursuing this certification is beneficial: Benefits of Certification (Source: The Joint Commission) Key Elements of the Program (Source: The Joint Commission) Recognition Opportunities (Source: American Heart Association) Participation in Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure is a…
The terminology in breast cancer lymph node surgeries can be confusing and lead to miscoding of the Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery field, which in turn could negatively impact research on treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. It is imperative that cancer registrars understand the different surgical terminology and definitions, and practice diligence when reading operative reports. Breast cancer patients with clinically suspicious lymph nodes, during…
