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The coding masterpiece: a framework for the formal processes and pathways of health classification.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21430304     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article empirically defines the formal pathways and processes that enable and frame hospital clinical classification in an activity-based funding environment. These structured actions include: learning and training; abstracting; clinical knowledge locating and confirming; coder-doctor communication; coder-coder communication; the complicated sub-set of code searching and decision-making processes that constitute practical clinical 'coding'; allocation to diagnosis-related groups; confirmation of financial reimbursement; auditing; and quality management practices to ensure the integrity of the multiple outputs and outcomes of clinical coding. An analogy of these complex, exacting, and knowledge-dense work practices is made with the 20th century avant-garde art movement of Cubism: the creation of Pablo Picasso's The three musicians is used as a metaphor for clinical/health classification work.
Authors:
Emily Price; Kerin Robinson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The HIM journal     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1833-3575     ISO Abbreviation:  HIM J     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101122643     Medline TA:  HIM J     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  14-20     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
department of health and human services, tasmania, australia.
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