Using Registry Data to Identify Hidden Risk Trends in Stroke Populations
What if a stroke program’s greatest risks and opportunities are hidden in the data most leaders never see? Stroke programs rely heavily on key performance indicators, including door-to-needle times, discharge outcomes, complications, and adherence to national...
Oncology Coding Break – Surgical Margins of the Primary Site
The Surgical Margins of the Primary Site describe the final status of margins following the resection of the primary tumor. This data item is an important quality measure for pathology reporting, contributes to staging, and serves as a prognostic factor for recurrence...
Oncology Coding Break – Capturing the Complexities of Breast Cancer
This month’s Oncology Coding Break is a comprehensive and engaging webinar designed for cancer registrars who are ready to elevate their expertise in breast cancer abstraction. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will...
Oncology Coding Break – Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Insights
In this session of the Oncology Coding Break, we focus on surgical resections for pancreatic cancer. Anatomy is reviewed to help us be knowledgeable of what may be excised during a pancreatic surgery. The pancreas has 3 main sections titled by the head, body and tail....