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).

Refer to the Queensland Coding Query Guide v2.0 2023.

  1. Define your coding query.
  2. Research existing resolutions to your query 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:

  • Coding query responses relevant statewide are published to the Queensland Health intranet and internet.
  • 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 We do not publish your details or your facility details.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.

Reference any pictures or extracts added as attachments below.

Caution: check that your query and any attachments (below) do not contain information that could identify the patient or facility. Refer to https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/about/privacy.

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'.
Maximum 3 files of 10MB each. Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, txt, pdf, doc/docx, ppt/pptx.
Query review
Was this query peer-reviewed in your facility or HHS by another coder/educator/auditor/manager? *

Last updated: 8 December 2024