Spine 360: Anatomy, Complications, and the Code Breakers
Price: $60.00 per participant
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Credits: 2 Contact hours
Overview:
This engaging and educational session provides a comprehensive look at spinal injuries from both a clinical and coding perspective. Designed for trauma registrars, the presentation blends anatomy, real-world trauma scenarios, and coding expertise into one dynamic learning experience.
Attendees will explore the structure and function of the spine, common mechanisms of injury such as motor vehicle collisions, falls, and violence, and key spinal cord injury statistics. The session also breaks down complex ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, including fracture classification, external cause coding, and spinal fusion procedures.
Through interactive questions and real case studies, participants will learn how to accurately code spinal injuries, identify critical documentation elements, and apply coding rules to real-life trauma cases. The presentation emphasizes the importance of precise coding in improving data quality, patient outcomes, and injury prevention efforts.
Key Highlights:
- Simplified spinal anatomy and injury mechanisms
- Step-by-step guidance on ICD-10 coding for spinal trauma
- External cause coding for better data capture and reporting
- Real-life case reviews with practical coding applications
- Focus on accuracy, compliance, and fundamentals of the trauma registry
Know your speakers:
Marcela Juarez, MBA, BSHI, RHIT, CCS
Marcela currently serves as a Project Team Lead and Content Expert at Pomphrey Consulting, while also working full‑time as a Data Management Analyst and Lead Trauma Registrar at a Level I Trauma Center. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management.
Marcela is a Certified Project Manager, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). She brings extensive expertise in data analytics, performance improvement, and process optimization, with a proven track record of guiding planning and project execution, leading hospital‑wide system upgrades, and developing policies and procedures.
With more than 20 years of experience in the medical field, Marcela has a diverse background spanning pathology, general laboratory services, physician offices, health information management, and trauma care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and continuously seeking new learning opportunities.
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