A: In regard to theses question, we recommend coding as specifically as possible using theAIS Dictionary, and not relying on the computer to identify the codes since they don”t always match and may give you inaccurate AIS conversions and therefore inaccurate ISS scores. The AIS book is the most reliable reference.
Q: When you start coding with ICD-10, there are many questions that arise. – Do you need to make a decision on how specific you want to be with your code selection? There are many thoughts on coding in trauma systems and you may ask should you code everything as specific as possible? – Or, can you code less specific and perhaps have a more efficient work process for your registrars? – Do very specific codes have an impact on our ISS? In other words, if I code super specific, will my ISS’s be higher?
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