Congratulations to Shauna K. Rhoads, RHIA, CHPS, CPC, director of HIM for Great Plains Regional Medical Centers in Elk City, Oklahoma. Shauna correctly answered this question: What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for caffeine poisoning?
a. 969.70
b. 969.71
c. 969.72
d. 969.73
The correct answer is B.
Here’s a little bit about Shauna:
What are your current job responsibilities?
I am the director of HIM and the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and my responsibilities include a little bit of everything, plus more. Being in a rural area, I am involved with coding, release of information, birth certificates, scanning, and transcription.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in health information management?
I pursued a career in HIM because of the variety of positions and facilities and those opportunities are always expanding.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy working with new coders and assisting them with learning.
What is your favorite area of coding?
Inpatient is my favorite area of coding.
What is your least favorite area of coding?
My least favorite area is recurring accounts such as physical therapy.
What are some of your hobbies?
My hobbies include drawing and oil painting.
Do you have a personal motto that you live by?
My personal motto is treat others the way you want to be treated.
