The Fundamentals of Coding for Burn Injuries-Video: The Fundamentals of Coding for Burn Injuries

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In this webinar, Marcella Juarez, an expert in data management and healthcare analytics, guided participants through the fundamentals of coding burn injuries. The session aimed to enhance understanding of different burn types, their clinical presentations, and impacts on tissues. Marcella covered key guidelines for ICD-10-CM and PCS coding pertaining to burns, emphasizing the importance of accurate coding for burns to ensure proper treatment, billing, and registry documentation.<br /><br />Several types of burns were discussed, including thermal, chemical, electrical, and radiation burns, with a focus on how to classify burns by factors such as depth, severity, and total body surface area affected. The presentation also highlighted the importance of recognizing and coding for related complications, like shock, infections, and respiratory issues.<br /><br />Marcella elaborated on coding guidelines, including the proper sequencing of codes, specifying body site, burn degree, and using additional codes for complications. Various procedural codes for treatments such as debridements, fasciotomies, and grafts were examined in detail with examples. She also addressed common coding challenges and provided guidance on using the ICD-10 and PCS codebooks effectively.<br /><br />The session concluded with a Q&A, where Marcella addressed practical coding questions from participants, underscoring the vital role of accurate documentation and code selection in burn care data management.

Keywords

burn injuries

ICD-10-CM

healthcare analytics

coding guidelines

burn types

clinical presentations

treatment coding

complications

data management