Avoiding the Headache of Coding Head Injuries-Video: Avoiding the Headache of Coding Head Injuries

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This video transcript is a summary of a presentation about avoiding the headache of coding head injuries. The presenter, Kathy Cookman, has over 40 years of experience in the trauma field and covers various aspects of head injuries, including anatomy, types of brain injuries, and coding guidelines.<br /><br />The presentation begins with an introduction to the speaker and the topic. Kathy Cookman provides her background in the trauma field and introduces herself as an instructor and consultant in trauma coding. She also mentions her recent achievement as a Florida Masters naturalist.<br /><br />The presentation discusses the anatomy of the head and brain, focusing on the bony box, the cranial nerves, and the lobes of the brain. Kathy Cookman explains the differences between AIS and ICD coding in relation to the head and brain.<br /><br />She then delves into different types of head injuries, such as fractures, hemorrhages, contusions, concussions, and penetrating trauma. She explains the coding guidelines for each type of injury and provides examples and visuals to aid understanding.<br /><br />The presentation also touches on intracranial pressure, brain swelling, brain edema, herniation, and the Monroe Kelly Doctrine. Kathy Cookman concludes the presentation with a case study and provides answers to test questions presented earlier in the video.<br /><br />The presenter provides her contact information for anyone with further questions or inquiries about AIS or ICD coding. No credits are mentioned or provided in the video transcript.

Keywords

coding head injuries

Kathy Cookman

trauma field

anatomy

types of brain injuries

coding guidelines

fractures

hemorrhages

contusions