The MHIMA Coding
& Data Quality
Committee
CODING ROUNDTABLE
FORUM:
A Do-It-Yourself Tool Kit
Available to MHIMA members and HIM Professionals
Coding Roundtable Tool Kit
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Assist in planning a “Coding Roundtable
Forum" at your regional meetings or
specialized meeting.
Coding roundtable forums provide
opportunity for coders to learn, share, and
discuss issues related to coding, data
quality, and compliance.
Coding Roundtable Tool Kit
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Provides guidelines on how to implement
a Regional Coding Roundtable.
Provides topics and resources for
research and discussion.
Semi-annual updates will be posted on
MHIMA’s website.
GOALS of the
Coding Roundtable
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Improve coding skills through education.
Provide local networking opportunities
for coders.
Attract new members to the coding and HIM
profession.
Create an environment that facilitates
mentoring.
Share coding practices, challenges, and
requirements to affect policy in the industry.
Coding Roundtable Tool Kit
 Several
different discussion topics
are included in this kit
 Appoint a moderator for each topic
 Resources necessary to answer
questions will be listed with each
discussion topic
Setting Up The Roundtable
Set up tables for 6-8 People
 Designate different topics for each table
 Each table will need 6-8 copies of the
discussion questions for the designated
topic
 On back of one of the copies, place the
answer/reference sheet for discussion
topic
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Resources
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ICD-9-CM Code Book
Current Procedural Terminology – CPT
Coders’ Desk Reference for Procedures *
Coders’ Desk Reference for Diagnoses *
Faye Brown’s ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook
Specialty Resources *
Laptop Computers
Encoder *
*If resource tool is available
Remember
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With Registration Information to include a list
of resources the attendees may want to bring
with them to the meeting
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ICD-9-CM Code Book
CPT Code Book
Have additional paper, pens, and pencils
available for attendees.
CEU Certificates
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As appropriate for hours of education provided.
AHIMA Resources
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www.AHIMA.org
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Coding CoP Discussion threads on specific
topics and resources
Coding Roundtable CoP
Advocacy CoP
CodeWrite Monthly Newsletter
Distance Education
Body of Knowledge
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Practice Brief information
Resources
Center for Medicare and Medicaid
 www.cms.hhs.gov
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Training and support for specific information
Hospital Payment Monitoring Program
 www.hpmpresources.com
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Information on PEPPR reports and guidelines
Official Coding Guidelines
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www.cdc.gov/nchs/datawh/fticd9.htm#guidelines
Current Topics Available
Interventional Radiology
 Radiology/MRI
 Evaluation and Management
 Fractures
 Present on Admission
 Congestive Heart Failure
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For Future Round Tables
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Utilize Feedback Form
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Issues can be identified
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Practice variance in interpretation of a
specific coding guideline
Request for assistance with a particular
coding problem the group identifies
Future topic ideas
Improvement process
Ideas Generated for Future
Roundtables
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Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Definition of an Patient Encounter
Peripheral Vascular Procedures-Grafts
Multiple Transplants
Malignancies
Carcinoid/Endocrine Tumors
Pain Management
MHIMA Coding & Data
Quality Committee
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Carla Tobin ctobin@gillettechildrens.com
Angela Jackson jackson.angela@mayo.edu
Vicki Chelf: chelf.vicki@mayo.edu
Diane Brown: brown.diane@mayo.edu
Tara Breyer: tara.breyer@allina.com
Cindy Norling: cindy.norling@primewest.org
Kim Tucker: tucker.kimberly@mayo.edu
Jessica Peterson: peterson.jessica3@mayo.edu