Discharges and Coding

Failure to observe the correct discharge procedure can lead to considerable inefficiency and cause inconvenience to the patient.

Upon discharge from hospital, patients under the care of Haematology should be told to ring 364 0384 (HOP) if they are unwell or febrile during normal clinic hours (which are 0800h – 1630h, Monday to Friday).

Outside these hours they should ring the Haematologist on call via the hospital switchboard.

Discharges

Coding

This is done on the ward by the Coding Team. Make sure the underlying haematological diagnosis is clearly stated in the notes because this is used by the coders for accurate internal accounting and to obtain payments in the case of patients who come from out of district. Ensure that all diagnoses are recorded.


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Note: Only the electronic version is controlled. Once printed, this is no longer a controlled document. Disclaimer The Haematology Department Protocols and Guidelines (the Red Book) are intended as a guide for registered health professionals to communicate guidelines and share best practices with supporting health professionals within New Zealand district health boards. They are not intended to be provided to or used as a reference for patients or non-registered health professionals. All health professionals must exercise their own clinical judgement and use pertinent clinical data when treating patients. The authors and editors of this publication have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their effort to provide information that is complete and in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical science, neither the authors, editors, publisher, nor any other party who has been involved in preparing or publishing this work warrants that the information contained in it is accurate or complete in every respect. They therefore have no liability (whether in tort (including negligence) or otherwise) for any loss or damage arising out of any reliance on this information. This publication has been compiled by the staff and contractors of Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and as such CDHB has copyright for this book. Amendments must be authorised in accordance with the documented process. No release of part of, or all of, this publication to any other party or organisation is permissible without the prior approval of the designated document owner.
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