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Request for confirmation of previous and current ACC read codes and read code descriptions that include the term "strain".

David Lawson made this Official Information request to Accident Compensation Corporation

Response to this request is long overdue. By law Accident Compensation Corporation should have responded by now (details and exceptions). The requester can complain to the Ombudsman.

From: David Lawson

Dear Accident Compensation Corporation,

I note that at ACC's following weblink https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/injurie... the Corporation states and I quote;

"Physical injuries we cover
A physical injury is when there is actual damage to your body. This includes:

sprains or strains......."

Official Information Request 1:

I welcome the Corporation's provision to me under the Official Information Act confirmation in PDF format of all previous and current ACC read codes and read code descriptions used by ACC and treatment providers that have included, and or still include the word/injury class/term "strain".

Official Information Request 2:

In the above quoted ACC statement referring to "sprains or strains", the terms sprain and strain are differentiated by the Corporation.

The medical terms "sprain" and "strain" are clearly differentiated in the NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website which can be found at the following web address https://medlineplus.gov/sprainsandstrain... where they state and I quote;

"A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle."

Official Information Request 2:

I welcome the provision by the Corporation of the Corporation's historical and current definitions of both a "sprain" injury and a "strain" injury in the context of the provision of cover under the previous and current ACC Acts and the ensuing assessment, clinical read code classification overseen by the Corporation for the purposes of treatment and rehabilitation of the two distinct and separate injury classes.

I appreciate your time and assistance and under s16(2) of the Official Information Act, my preferred way of receiving a response is by email to the address from which ACC received the original request, not by post.

Kind regards,

David Lawson

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From: Government Services
Accident Compensation Corporation

Dear Mr
Lawson                                                                                             
Ref: 0052867

 

Official Information Act Request

 

Thank you for your email of 3 October 2018 requesting the following
information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act):

 

“Official Information Request 1:

 

I welcome the Corporation's provision to me under the Official Information
Act confirmation in PDF format of all previous and current ACC read codes
and read code descriptions used by ACC and treatment providers that have
included, and or still include the word/injury class/term "strain"…

 

Official Information Request 2:

 

I welcome the provision by the Corporation of the Corporation's historical
and current definitions of both a "sprain" injury and a "strain" injury in
the context of the provision of cover under the previous and current ACC
Acts and the ensuing assessment, clinical read code classification
overseen by the Corporation for the purposes of treatment and
rehabilitation of the two distinct and separate injury classes.”

 

ACC is working on your request and will be in touch with you as soon as
possible, and certainly by 1 November 2018.

 

If you have any questions we will be happy to work with you to resolve
these. We can be contacted via email at [1][email address].

 

 

Yours sincerely

Government Engagement & Support

 

 

 

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From: Government Services
Accident Compensation Corporation

Attachment 0052867 RESPONSE.PDF.pdf
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Dear Mr Lawson

 

Please find attached our response to your 3 October 2018 request for
information.

 

Yours sincerely

Government Engagement & Support

 

 

Disclaimer:

"This message and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged
information. If you believe you have received this email in error, please
advise us immediately by return email or telephone and then delete this
email together with all attachments. If you are not the intended
recipient, you are not authorised to use or copy this message or any
attachments or disclose the contents to any other person."

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