decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2005 Issue 8 (August)
ICD-9-CM codes mandated by some state trauma registries
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Article Overview
This brief article is about state trauma registry reporting and the role of ICD-9-CM in trauma incident tracking. It is relevant to coders, trauma registries, and compliance staff who need to understand whether their state has reporting requirements and where to look for additional trauma data resources. The article also points to national and professional trauma data sources for further information.
Why This Topic Matters
Trauma reporting requirements can differ by state, so coders and registry staff need to know whether local reporting obligations exist and which external resources support trauma data collection and review.
What You Will Learn
- How some state trauma registries use ICD-9-CM-based reporting
- Why trauma registry requirements may vary across states
- Where to find additional trauma registry and trauma data resources
- Which organizations maintain national trauma-related data resources
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Trauma registry staff
- Compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
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