The November 2024 Oncology Coding Break, led by Patricia Fordham, focused on refining the accuracy of treatment coding for specific malignancies and conditions. Patricia, a Quality Control Manager at Registry Partners, drew upon her extensive experience conducting abstracting quality reviews to highlight common issues and best practices. This session centered on three key areas: By focusing on these cases, Patricia underscored the importance of precise treatment…

As the final installment in our four-part Oncology Coding Break series, this session covers the coding essentials for cancers of the female reproductive system. Throughout this series, we’ve explored a variety of cancer coding topics to strengthen skills in histology, grade determination, solid tumor rules, and SSDI coding. In this closing session, we focus on unique considerations for reproductive system cancers, bringing together everything covered in…

The September Oncology Coding Break is Part 3 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on the Cervix Uteri. To get things started, Melissa Meador, ph.D., ODS-C will discuss cervix anatomy, with a particular focus on the type of cells that make up the cervix and the endocervix, as well as explain the transitional zone. Then, Melissa will…

The August Oncology Coding Break is Part 2 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on Fallopian Tube and Uterus. Abstracting GYN primaries can be difficult, especially if there is confusion around anatomy. Melissa Meador, Ph.D., ODS-C lends her expertise to explain the uterus, including the fundus, endometrium, myometrium, and serosa. Have you ever wondered exactly what the…