Coding Matters


Current edition
Volume 16, number 2, September 2009

number 2 September 2009 .PDF (1821 Kb)

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Archive

Volume 16

number 1 June 2009 .PDF (2368 Kb)

 

Volume 15

number 1 June 2008 .PDF (1881 Kb)
number 2 Sep 2008 .PDF (1418 Kb)
number 3 Dec 2008 .PDF (2073 Kb)
number 4 March 2009 .PDF (1713 Kb)

 

Volume 14

number 1 Jun 2007 .PDF (1855 Kb)
number 2 Sep 2007 .PDF (802 Kb)
number 3 Dec 2007 .PDF (2086 Kb)
number 4 Mar 2008 .PDF 1318 Kb)

Volume 13

number 1 June 2006 .PDF (1236 Kb)
number 2 Sep 2006 .PDF (767 Kb)
number 3 Dec 2006 .PDF (1980 Kb)
number 4 Mar 2007 .PDF (719 Kb)

Volume 12

number 1 June 2005 .PDF (688 Kb)
number 2 September 2005 .PDF (490 Kb)
number 3 December 2005 .PDF (434 Kb)
number 4 March 2006 .PDF (205 Kb)

Volume 11

number 1 June 2004 .PDF (638 Kb)
number 2 September 2004 .PDF (163 Kb)
number 3 December 2004 .PDF (505 Kb)
number 4 March 2005 .PDF (481 Kb)

Volume 10

number 1 June 2003 .PDF (613 Kb)
number 2 September 2003 .PDF (613 Kb)
number 3 December 2003 .PDF (897 Kb)
number 4 March 2004 .PDF (481 Kb)

Volume 9

number 1 June 2001 .PDF (591 Kb)
number 2 September 2002 .PDF (585 Kb)
number 3 December 2002 .PDF (472 Kb)
number 4 March 2003 .PDF (560 Kb)

Volume 8

number 1 June 2001 .PDF (699 Kb)
number 2 September 2001 .PDF (594 Kb)
number 3 December 2001 .PDF (658 Kb)
number 4 March 2002 .PDF (573 Kb)

Volume 7

number 1 June 2000 .PDF (1.07 Mb)
number 2 September 2000 .PDF (606 Kb)
number 3 December 2000 .PDF (682 Kb)
number 4 March 2001 .PDF (375 Kb)

Volume 6

number 1 June 1999 .PDF (658 Kb)
number 2 September 1999 .PDF (1.69 Mb)
number 3 December 1999 .PDF (1.09 Mb)
number 4 March 1999 .PDF (891 Kb)

Volume 5

number 1 July 1998 .PDF (348 Kb)
number 2 October 1998 .PDF (2.24 Mb)
number 3 January 1999 .PDF (1.01 Mb)
number 4 April 1999 .PDF (941 Kb)

Volume 4

number 1 July 1997 .PDF (408 Kb)
number 2 October 1997 .PDF (817 Kb)
number 3 January 1998 .PDF (555 Kb)
number 4 April 1998 .PDF (1.04 Mb)

Volume 3

number 1 July 1996 .PDF (382 Kb)
number 2 October 1996 .PDF (356 Kb)
number 3 January 1997 .PDF (350 Kb)
number 4 April 1997 .PDF (440 Kb)

Volume 2

number 1 July 1995 .PDF (110 Kb)
number 2 October 1995 .PDF (77 Kb)
number 3 January 1996 .PDF (300 Kb)
number 4 April 1996 .PDF (360 Kb)

Volume 1

number 1 July 1994 .PDF (51 Kb)
number 2 October 1994 .PDF (76 Kb)
number 3 January 1995 .PDF (76 Kb)
number 4 April 1995 .PDF (78 Kb)

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Index

Index Volumes 1 to 15 .PDF (147 Kb)

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Contributor guidelines

Coding Matters is the quarterly newsletter of the NCCH. It presents a mix of news and coding information that is vital for health information professionals and clinical coders.

Contributions are welcome, and although content is not usually peer reviewed (exceptions are 10-AM Commandments and clinical updates), all contributions are subject to editorial scrutiny. Contributions are edited with a view to presenting clear, accurate, consistent information for readers that is free of spelling, typographic, grammar and style errors and inconsistencies.

Please apply these basic guidelines for publication in Coding Matters:

  • maximum report length is 2,500 words, including references
  • number all pages
  • include the file name and path in the footer
  • caption all photographs
  • label all graphics
  • attach separate files for all diagrams, figures and images
  • limit titles to 12 words
  • include a summary paragraph if the document needs a background statement

Headings and subheadings

Headings and subheadings should be included in most reports: they provide valuable signposts and at a glance, can indicate the flow of information or logic in communications. Create headings that are descriptive and concise.

Captions

Photographs and all other graphics are to be clearly and concisely captioned. Aim to limit captions to 12 words. All significant people shown in photographs should be named.

Please submit scanned images at 600dpi resolution. Prints can be scanned by NCCH, but please indicate when submitting if you would like the print to be returned.

Other graphics

When creating charts and figures from data (such as MS Excel®) choose simple styles, and please include data source files with your contribution. Please label all figures, charts and tables. Indicate where graphics are to appear in the text and attach separate files for all graphics.

Citations and referencing

Please ensure that all materials referred to are cited and referenced appropriately.

Publication dates

Coding Matters is published March, June, September and December each year. Lead-time for inclusion is approximately 8 weeks.

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Advertising rates & specifications
Advertising rates

Quarter page
$400.00
Half page:
$600.00
Full page:
$800.00
Inserts:
$1200.00
(Inserts that put the newsletter over 500g will incur a postage penalty)

Rates include GST. Advertising space is also available on the mailing cover sheet at rates to be negotiated. Australia Post space requirements must be observed.

Page specifications

Page size and advertising specifications:

Overall page size 210 x 297mm
Quarter page: 81 x 129mm
Half page 170 x 129mm
Full page 170 x 258mm
  (total image area)

 

Colours

Colour  (PMS) and Black

Colour imposition

Second colour appears on pages 1 & 24, 4 & 21 in a 24-page issue and 1 & 8, 4 & 5 in a 8-page issue.

Artwork

Advertising artwork can be submitted as PDF or postscript (.eps) files. Greyscale for print and colour for PDF version.

Contact details

Please contact NCCH Publications Division ph (02) 9351 9478,
r.bernard@usyd.edu.au.

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