Competency information

Details

Review the challenges involved in coding clinical encounters and include an assessment of the kind of granularity provided by each coding system.

Considerations

  • Coding and data quality issues.
  • Different approaches to coding practice.
  • The role of clinicians in coding and classification.
  • Uses of coded data.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome Review the challenges involved in coding clinical encounters; assess what kind of granularity of coding is practical and present at a team or departmental meeting.