CCAQ clinical coding query form

Use this form to submit coding queries relating to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) / Australian Classification of Health Interventions (ACHI) / Australian Coding Standards (ACS) to Clinical Coding Authority of Queensland (CCAQ).

  1. Define your coding query.
  2. Research existing resolutions to your query by researching IHACPA’s ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS, National Coding Advice, coding advice for similar queries from Clinical Coding Authority of Queensland (CCAQ) below and other Australian jurisdictional coding authorities, and have your query reviewed by another experienced coder.
  3. If your coding classification query is not resolved and further clarification is required, submit your query to CCAQ using this form.
  4. CCAQ will review your query and respond with advice.
  5. CCAQ may forward queries to the ACE for further advice.

Note:

  • Queensland coders can refer to coding advice from other Australian jurisdictional coding authorities for a similar coding query if relevant advice and guidance is not available through IHACPA, CCAQ, or QHAPDC. However, if there is conflicting advice between jurisdictions, then a coding query needs to be submitted to CCAQ.
  • Coding query responses relevant statewide are published to the Clinical coding queries | Queensland Health.
  • Remove all identifiable information relating to any patients and clinical staff.
  • Your coding query may be summarised to be more succinct. We do not publish your details or your facility details.

Privacy disclaimer:

Personal information collected by the Department of Health is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. The personal information provided by you will be securely stored and made available only to appropriately authorised officers of the health agency (or its agents). Personal information recorded on this form will not be disclosed to other parties without your consent, unless required by law.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Contact details
Such as Hospital and Health Service (HHS) name and hospital, or Mater Public and facility, or private health facility name.
Query
Please start with the main topic rather than 'coding of xxx' or 'classification for xxx', e.g. 'Insertion of Temporary Pacing Wires'.
Type of query * What are you seeking clarification on?
Please start with your main question followed by context. If you have several questions, please number them. Note that the query title and description will be published if approved by CCAQ.

Reference any pictures or extracts being emailed separately. If you have additional supporting information, such as de-identified operating notes, these may be emailed to CCAQ@health.qld.gov.au with the subject being your query title – supporting information. Please do not resend your entire query.

Caution: check that your query does not contain information that could identify the patient or facility. Refer to https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/privacy-policy.
Such as ACS, national coding rule, state or territory coding advice. Please state source, reference number and title, e.g. 'National Coding Rule XXXX and VICC query 3851 r/o Osteophytes'.
Query review
Was this query peer-reviewed in your facility or HHS by another coder/educator/auditor/manager? *

Last updated: 25 May 2026