About the New Zealand Coding Authority
Information about the NZCA, meeting schedule and submitting a coding query.
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The New Zealand Coding Authority (NZCA) is a group of clinical coding experts who collaboratively resolve clinical coding queries and related issues on behalf of the New Zealand clinical coding sector. This promotes the collection of consistent, complete and accurate coded data in New Zealand.
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
The NZCA Terms of Reference will be published once the NZCA function, term and members are finalised.
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
The NZCA meeting schedule will be published once the NZCA function, term and members are finalised.
Submitting a Coding Query
Submitting a Coding Query
Clinical coding queries can be submitted to NZCA for discussion.
Before submitting a coding query:
- Refer to the Australian Coding Standards (ACS), published Coding Rules, FAQs, Q&As and New Zealand Clinical Coding Conventions for advice and direction
- Review ICD-10-AM/ACHI Tabular List and Alphabetical Index for instructions
- Consult with clinicians, clinical coders and other stakeholders
- Check the NZCA coding queries for any similar or related queries.
Ensure the coding query is clear and supported with background information.
Submit a coding query to coding_helpdesk@tewhatuora.govt.nz