Morbidity Coding Survey

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Section 1: Morbidity Coders

How many persons are currently conducting morbidity coding?

Where is morbidity coding currently being conducted?

(List all hospitals/health centers)

What ICD version is currently being used for morbidity coding (Select all that apply)?

ICD-9

ICD-10

Other

How are persons trained in morbidity coding (Select all that apply)?

Trained on the job by others in unit

Trained by an external body/consultant

WHO Online Training Tool

Other

If you indicated above that training was conducted by an external organization/consultant please specify the organization/consultant and the details of the most recent training (i.e. date of training, number of persons trained, ICD version used etc):

Do morbidity coders require certifications?

Yes

No

What are the source documents used for morbidity coding(Select all that apply)?

What conditions are coded (Select all that apply)?

The main condition/discharge diagnosis

All secondary conditions

Other

Who is responsible for selecting the main condition/discharge diagnosis?(Select all that apply)?

Specified by the physician

Selected by morbidity coder using the WHO re-selection rules (MR1-MR5)

Selected by morbidity coder using some other re-selection rules

Other