We are pleased to announce that the TCC’s Annual Clinical Coding Education Day will take place in Sydney NSW on Friday 26th July 2024.

This year’s Program has been put together thanks to the wonderful suggestions by the many coders who attend our LIVE Clinical Coding webinars every month.

Testimonials from our LIVE Clinical Coding Webinars over the last 3 years:

“Presenters are very experienced & knowledgeable. They are a great asset to TCC!”

“It was fantastic. The right combination of information and practical coding advice. There
should be more of it. Definitely great value for money – worth every cent. Thank you so much!”

“We had auditors/educators, coders, and trainee coders attend – and we all got something
out of it. It is great to connect with other coders and have clinical presentations.”

“Each time we attend a webinar I think it can’t get any better but once again TCC have exceeded my expectations for a wonderful presentation.”

“Outstanding presentation! The presenter tackled a very complex topic very well. Reinforced some knowledge as well as learnt something new.”

We look forward to seeing you there!

Registrations are open now!

Early Bird tickets from April – 9^th June          $185.00 + GST = $203.50

Standard tickets from 10^th June – 12^th July  $225.00 + GST = $247.50

For catering purposes registrations must close on 12th July 2024

Conference Registration Fees Include:

• Attendance at all presentation
• Coding Case Studies
• Name badge and lanyard
• Morning Tea and Lunch
• Networking opportunities

   

PROGRAM                Download Program PDF Here 

9:15am Sign-in and Morning Tea 

Morning Tea provided and networking opportunities 

10:00am Welcome 

Linda Westbrook – Divisional Director of TCC and Health Information Manager   

10:05am Ventilation: A Clinical Insight into Mechanical Ventilation

Dr Briony Robson (BBiomedSci, MD)  

ICU Registrar – Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital, Brisbane 

10:50am Coding Ventilation (with Case Studies) 

Julieanne Lee – Senior HIM, Head of Auditing, Clinical Coder and Educator 

11:30am Navigating ACS 1904: Procedural Complications (with Case Studies)

Hayley Niewerth – Senior Clinical Coder, Auditor, CDI Specialist and Educator 

12:15pm Clinical Documentation Integrity: Generating ethical queries

Clare Collinge – Senior Clinical Coder, Auditor, CDI Specialist and Educator 

1:00pm LUNCH – provided 

(networking / meet the speakers & sponsors) 

2:00pm Allergies, Malnutrition and Faecal Microbial Transplantation

Dr Vicki McWilliam (BSci. MND. PhD. AdvAPD) 

Senior Dietitian – Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne 

2:45pm Diabetic Foot (with Case Studies) 

Julieanne Lee & Ben Spurr 

3:30pm HACs and COFs  

Ben Spurr – Senior Health Information Manager, Clinical Coder and Auditor 

4:15pm CLOSE / Wrap-Up 

Jenny Gilder – Director of TCC and MRA CHIM FHIMAA Life Member of HIMAA 

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

1. Ventilation: A Clinical Insight into Mechanical Ventilation

Join Dr Briony Robson as she guides us through ventilation.

Known for its complexity in clinical coding, Dr Robson will delve into ventilation providing attendees with a deeper clinical understanding.

Key concepts:

• What is ventilation and why
  Mechanical and Non-invasive
• Weaning
  Why, how and what is considered
• Tracheostomy
  Percutaneous vs Open
• Q&A session

PRESENTER:

Dr Briony Robson
(BBiomedSci, MD)
ICU Registrar – Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital, Brisbane

Dr Briony Robson is an advanced trainee in intensive care medicine, currently working in anaesthetics at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital in Brisbane. Prior to studying medicine, she worked in medical administration and even completed some of the clinical coding courses (a long time ago!).

Briony is enjoying becoming more involved in medical education, particularly in the field of free open access medical education.

2.   Ventilation

Following the comprehensive clinical update on ventilation, we will apply the guidelines in ACS 1006 to case studies, discussing and outlining which criteria is applied and why.

This session will cover the following key topics:

• Mechanical ventilation vs Non-invasive ventilation
• Counting of mechanical ventilation hours, including weaning
• Tracheostomies

PRESENTER:

Julieanne Lee
Senior Health Information Manager, Head of Auditing, Clinical Coder and Educator

Julieanne graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management in 2003. Since then, Julieanne has worked in various roles within Health Information Services for NSW Health, but developed a primary interest in clinical
coding. She completed her internal and external auditing certificate with La Trobe University, adding to her experience as a Clinical Coder and Auditor and her belief in continual education.

In recent years, she has joined The Coding Company working with coding teams in public
and private hospitals across NSW and interstate. Julieanne understands the importance of
auditing and how it can play a role in education, and has worked with TCC to educate
coders at various hospitals in the Sydney area. She is now working with our team to
develop and deliver the TCC Coding Webinars to  help coders to invest in their future by
attending professional development events and keeping their coding skills up-to-date.

3. Clinical Documentation Integrity: Generating Ethical Queries

Building on the ACS 1904 Procedural Complications presentation, and acknowledging the clinical documentation gaps, this session delves into clinical documentation integrity and generating ethical queries surrounding ACS 1904. Participants will gain valuable insights into obtaining sufficient and meaningful clinical documentation that accurately reflects the inpatient stay.

Key topics:

• Difficult intubation
• Intraoperative bleeding and anaemia
• Unintentional events: Laceration, puncture and perforation
• Hypotension
• Adhesions
• Wound Conditions: infections, dehiscence, ooze/haemorrhage

PRESENTER:

Clare Collinge
Senior Clinical Coder, Auditor, CDI Specialist and Educator

Clare graduated from HIMAA with a Certificate of Clinical Coding in 2004. Clare has worked as a clinical coder for over fifteen years and more recently a coding auditor and clinical documentation specialist. She has worked in both private and public hospitals, as well as having her own health information management company. Clare is a lifelong learner who graduated from RMIT (BAppSc) and is qualified as Clinical Coder and Auditor and most
recently received certification as Trainer and Assessor. She prides herself on accurate and efficient coding of the highest quality.

In recent months, she has followed her passion for documentation and has joined The Coding Company working with a focus on Clinical Documentation Integrity. As an experienced Clinical Coder, Clare knows how important it is to invest in their future by attending professional development events and keeping all their skills up to date. Clare has a passion for education and has recently graduated with a certificate of Training and Assessment. Clare hopes to educate and mentor trainee coders and CDIs at various hospitals and is now working with our team to develop and deliver the TCC Clinical Documentation Integrity Webinars.

4. Navigating ACS 1904: Procedural Complications

This session aims to breakdown the complexities of coding complications that may arise
during or following a procedure. We will run through case studies, real coding examples and
tackle the common challenges. Participants will gain confidence and a comprehensive
understanding in applying ACS 1904.

Key topics:

•  When this standard applies
• Postoperative care: ‘Routine’ vs ‘Beyond routine’
• Intraoperative/postoperative medical conditions
• Classifying specific body system complications
• Classifying complications related to a device, implant or graft
• When to provide additional codes for further specificity
• Postprocedural wound conditions
• Unintentional event(s)

PRESENTER:

Hayley Niewerth
Senior Clinical Coder, Auditor, CDI Specialist and Educator

Hayley graduated as a Clinical Coder from HIMAA in 2008.

Since then, Hayley has worked across Australia, Qatar, and New Zealand in various roles within Clinical Coding Services. Hayley has extensive experience in public and private hospitals and has provided clinical coding education and auditing to a variety of hospitals as well as Clinical Documentation Improvement services. Hayley has worked with major tertiary facilities, small regional and specialist hospitals giving her considerable exposure and experience in all levels of casemix and AR-DRGs.

In addition to her coding qualifications, Hayley holds her Certificate IV Training & Assessment and has facilitated a range of coding education activities throughout her career. Hayley is passionate about clinical coding auditing & education, clinical documentation improvement, data accuracy and integrity.

5. Decoding the coding of allergies, malnutrition and faecal microbial transplantation

This session will outline the current state of play for allergy definitions, challenge and desensitisation procedures used in allergy, outline the definitions of malnutrition used in adults and paediatrics and touch on faecal microbial transplantation.

PRESENTER:

Dr Vicki McWilliam
(BSci. MND. PhD. AdvAPD)
Senior Dietitian Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne

Dr Vicki McWilliam is a senior dietitian in the Department of Allergy and Immunology at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, a Clinician-Scientist Fellow in the Population Allergy Group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne.

Vicki is one of Australia’s leading paediatric allergy dietitians with more than 25 years of clinical experience and over a decade specialising in food allergy. Her expertise has seen her not only involved in the care of children and families, but teaching, training, resource development, service delivery review and policy work in the area of food allergy.

She was responsible for the development and implementation of the first food allergy specific menu at the Royal Children’s Hospital which was awarded with a Victorian Public Healthcare award of commendation in 2009. She is an active member of the Dietitians committee of ASCIA and was part of the Foodservice working party of the National Allergy Strategy.

Vicki is passionate about improving service delivery and care for families living with food allergy and her research interests focus on exploring dietary interventions for the prevention and treatment of food allergies.

6. Diabetic foot

This session will delve into the complex diabetic foot condition & coding standard.  There will be a focus on the application of ACS 0401 through coding examples, case studies & tips to help better understand & interpret diabetic foot.  This session will cover the following key

topics:

• Ulcers in diabetes
• Peripheral & neurological complications associated with diabetic foot
• Application of relevant diabetes rules

PRESENTERS:

Julieanne Lee
Senior Health Information Manager, Head of Auditing, Clinical Coder and Educator

Ben Spurr
Senior Health Information Manager, Clinical Coder and Auditor

7. HAC’s and COF’s

We will examine in detail Hospital Acquired Complications and why they are important, we’ll discuss the complexities of identifying HAC’s and the application of ACS 0048 with case studies.

The session will cover the following key

topics:

• The Categories of HAC’s
• Financial penalties for HAC’s
• Application of ACS 0048

PRESENTER:

Ben Spurr
Senior Health Information Manager, Clinical Coder and Auditor

Ben graduated from LaTrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Information Management with Honours in 2005.

Ben has extensive Health Information Management experience having worked in both Public and Private Health Organisations, including having held Group Coding Manger roles in Victoria and Tasmania.

The last five years Ben has primarily worked in Health Information Management Consultancy for private companies, including International Clinical Coding Audits, Information Technology Product Management and Development, and Coding Data Quality Assurance in relation to both funding and Patient Safety.

Ben has special interests in Data Quality and Analytics, E-Health and Health informatics.

Thank you for your interest in attending TCC’s Annual Clinical Coder Education Day in Sydney!  Our preparations are coming along nicely, and we look forward to welcoming you!

The following details may assist you with your arrival:

LOCATION:

The Education Day is being held at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, 241 O’Riordan Street MASCOT, NSW.   Entry to the hotel is available via the entrance on Robey Street.

This venue is also only a short 20 minute drive to the Sydney CBD and popular Sydney attractions.

GETTING THERE:

WALKING:

This hotel is only a 14 minute walk from the Domestic Terminal at Sydney Airport for those who are flying in.  It is also only a 14 minute walk from the train terminal within Sydney Airport for those who chose to travel via Sydney Trains.

PARKING:

There is onsite parking for those who wish to drive there.
Secure car parking is available 24 hours a day and accessible via the Robey Street entrance.
Parking gates are open between 6am – 12midnight and for after hour parking please proceed to the Hotel Lobby drop off area and ask for assistance at reception.  For any enquiries regarding car parking, please call 02 9317 2200 or email Concierge@spsa.stamford.com.au

Casual Parking Rates:
0 – 2 hours           $10         5 – 8 hours $25
2 – 5 hours           $20         8 – 24 hours $30

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS:

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is pleased to recommend Sydney Super Shuttle for your transport needs to and from Sydney’s domestic and international terminals for only AUD$12.00 per person (each way). Bookings not required from terminals – please proceed to the pickup points.

T2 & T3
Domestic Terminal Pick Up
Designated meeting point is located halfway between T2 and T3 on the curved section of the road. The buses will collect from the footpath closest to the building – Bays 4 to 7.

From T2 (Virgin, Jetstar, other carriers)
Walk out the doors, turn left, walk to the far end of the concourse, and follow the curve of the road to the meeting point.

From T3 (Qantas & Qantas Link)
Walk out the doors, turn right, walk to the far end of the concourse, and follow the curve of the road to the meeting point.
Please contact our concierge team via – Concierge@spsa.stamford.com.au or 02 9317 2200 should you have queries with arranging shuttle bus transfers to the hotel.

SIGN-IN PROCESS:

The Sign-In desk will be located on the first floor, and will be open from 9:00am on Friday 26th July 2024. Tea, coffee, water, juice and a light morning tea will be provided from 9:00am until the first presentation at 10:00am. All participants must visit the Sign-In desk to collect their name badge before gaining access to the conference room. Your name badge is also your ticket for Morning Tea and Lunch so must be worn at all times.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

You may wish to extend your stay in Sydney and enjoy a weekend away.   If so, here are some accommodation options within a 500m radius of the venue that you might like to book. If you would like to stay in the Sydney CBD, then that is only a 20-minute drive from the venue, or you can catch a train from the Domestic Airport Station.

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
241 O’Riordan Street MASCOT   5 Star Hotel
Ph:  02 9317 2200
A reduced room rate of $203 has been negotiated for those attending the education day: The Coding Company Conference

Mantra on Sydney Airport
3 Ross Smith Avenue MASCOT    4 Star Motel
Ph: 02 8398 0700
Cost: $249.00 per night

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
12 Sarah Street MASCOT   4 Star Hotel
Ph: 02 8363 9111
Cost: $221.00 per night

Quest Mascot
108 – 114 Robey Street MASCOT   3 Star Hotel
Ph: 02 9366 3900
Cost: $182 per night

(NOTE: prices are approximate at time of advertising and may change)

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING:

Registrants are advised that segments of the Education Day may be filmed or photographed.  If you do not wish to be photographed then please inform TCC staff at the Registration Desk on the day.

POST EDUCATION DAY SOCIAL FUNCTION:

TCC staff and the presenters will be meeting downstairs at La Boca Argentinian Bar and Grill from 4:30pm on Friday 26^th July.  If you are staying in Sydney and would like to have dinner then please feel free to book your own table by phoning 02 9317 1680.   https://sydney.laboca.com.au/

SUPPORTERS OF TCC:

The following sponsors will be located on Level 1 outside the main conference room:

TCC extends an invitation to all registrants to visit each sponsor’s table during the Education Day to meet their representatives and to view the products and services on display.

All refreshment breaks will be held in the exhibition area providing maximum networking opportunities for all.

DIETARY REQUIRMENTS:

Any dietary requirements will be collected at the time of your initial online registration.

Morning Tea will be provided from 9:00am – 10:00am
Lunch will be provided from 1:00pm – 2:00pm

SYDNEY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIMEZONE:

Sydney will be on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
During winter (July) the average temperatures range from 8 – 17 °C.  July has a usual expected rainfall of 56mm with an average of 11 rainy days in the month.

ENQUIRIES:

Linda Westbrook – Director & Health Information Manager
The Coding Company Pty Ltd
Ph: 0408 00 44 77
Email: linda@thecodingcompany.com.au

We look forward to seeing you there!