Analysis of the Accuracy of ICD - 10 Coding for Ear Herpes Zoster / 现代医院

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze error of ear herpes zoster, find out the reasons and put forward countermeasures, improve the accuracy of ear herpes zoster coding. Methods A hospital has been retrieved for 97 copies of B02. 2 + medical records for nearly 3 years, according to the ICD-10 coding principle, review the medical records to find out the error code. Results The coding error rate of ear herpes zoster is relatively high. The main cause of coding errors is the confusion of the concept of classification of ear herpes zoster by coders. The cause of the error also lies in the fact that the coders does not read the medical record and the clinical diagnosis is not enough. Conclusion The key to correct coding is continuously improving the clinical knowledge of coders and distinguishing the type of ear herpes zoster.