Spinal Cord Injuries Part 6: Coding Spinal Cord Injuries for Registrars-Video: SCI 6 Coding Spinal Cord Injuries for Registrars

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The webinar discussed spinal cord injuries from a registry perspective, specifically focusing on coding. The speaker, Robin Schrader, provided an overview of spinal cord anatomy and the coding principles for spinal cord injuries. She explained that spinal cord injuries can result from various causes, such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, and sports injuries. The symptoms of a spinal cord injury depend on the location and severity of the injury, and can include muscle weakness, loss of sensation, and loss of bowel and bladder function. Robin highlighted the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scale, which is used to assess the severity of a spinal cord injury. She also discussed different types of spinal cord injuries, such as complete and incomplete injuries, as well as specific syndromes like anterior cord syndrome and central cord syndrome. The presentation also covered different types of fractures in the spine, including burst fractures, compression fractures, and chance fractures. Robin explained the coding principles for spinal fractures, emphasizing the importance of documentation and identifying whether a fracture is stable or unstable. She also provided guidance on coding spinal procedures, such as spinal decompression and spinal fusion, highlighting the use of interbody fusion devices and different types of grafts. The webinar concluded with a question and answer session, where Robin addressed inquiries from the audience regarding coding specific scenarios and injuries. Overall, the webinar provided an informative overview of coding spinal cord injuries and fractures from a registry perspective.

Keywords

spinal cord injuries

coding

registry perspective

Robin Schrader

spinal cord anatomy

coding principles

causes of spinal cord injuries

ASIA scale

types of spinal cord injuries

spinal fractures