Captain Robert Mullin, M.D. 1928 – 2017

Dr. Robert Mullin spent years working with Rich Averill and a team of coding specialists and physicians, developing the initial version of ICD-10-PCS which was first released in 1998. Dr. Mullin was considered the “father of ICD-10-PCS” and later as implementation kept getting delayed, he would call himself the “grandfather of ICD-10-PCS.” He was also part of the team that developed the diagnosis related groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Groups (APGs).  Prior to his involvement with health research and coding, Dr. Mullin served as a navy captain, and was one of the first sets of...

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Article Overview

This tribute article covers Dr. Robert Mullin’s contributions to the development of ICD-10-PCS and his involvement with DRGs and APGs, along with background on his Navy and NASA-related service. It is relevant to coding professionals, hospital compliance teams, and readers interested in the history and evolution of inpatient procedure coding and related classification systems.

Why This Topic Matters

The article provides historical context for how key hospital coding systems were developed and acknowledges the people behind them. It may be of interest to professionals who work with procedure coding, reimbursement classification systems, or coding history.

What You Will Learn

  • The historical role Dr. Robert Mullin played in developing major hospital coding systems.
  • How the article connects Dr. Mullin’s medical career with his Navy and NASA-related service.
  • Why the tribute is significant to professionals working with inpatient procedure coding and related classifications.
  • The broader context of Coding Clinic’s dedication to Dr. Mullin.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Hospital compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Health information management professionals

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