Clinical Coding Best Practice Forum
Date: 17 June 2008
Venue Name: Copthorne Tara Hotel
Location: London, W8 View Map
Web Site: http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/clinicalcoding/
Name: Customer Services
Email: hsjconferences@emap.com
Telephone: 0845 056 8299
Fax: 0207 728 5299
Other Health Service Journal is delighted to present its third annual Clinical Coding Best Practice Forum. This must-attend event is an essential opportunity for all clinical coders and managers to come together and hear the latest developments around classification systems, national audit and HRGs. High-level debate and sharing of best practice sessions, will enable delegates to benchmark with peers from across the country. Benefit from practical solutions to key challenges including quality and reliability of clinical coding data; recruitment, training and retention; and building relationships between clinicians and coders. Attend this conference to get up to date with the latest clinical coding news and developments, benefit from technical training, and partake in high-level debate. * Gain a progress update on the national clinical coding audit programme
* Evaluate the impact of audit on the clinical coding process
* Examine strategies to assure accuracy and completeness of clinical coding data in an era of increased time pressure
* Clarify the rules, regulations and conventions surrounding the coding of specialist areas including Chemotherapy, * Radiotherapy and High-Cost Drugs
* Hear the latest thinking around recruitment, training and retention of clinical coders
* Benefit from an assertiveness skills workshop for clinical coders
* Prepare for the roll-out of OPCS4.5 and SNOMED
* Explore the latest version of HRG4
