Errors in coding can occur due to various reasons:
1. Human Error: Mistakes made by healthcare providers or coders due to oversight, lack of training, or misunderstandings of coding guidelines. 2. Complexity of Cancer Diagnoses: Cancer is a complex disease with numerous subtypes and stages, making accurate coding challenging. 3. Inadequate Documentation: Insufficient or unclear medical records that do not provide enough detail for accurate coding. 4. Changes in Coding Guidelines: Frequent updates and changes in coding standards, such as ICD-10, can lead to confusion and errors.
