AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1986 March - April
Coding Guidelines
A subcommittee of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM's Editorial Advisory Board is continuing its task of reexamining coding guidelines for clarity and completeness and drafting additional guidelines as needed. The 5 coding guidelines appearing in this issue have been reviewed by members of the Editorial Advisory Board, and 3 of the 5 have been approved by all cooperating parties (American Medical Record Association, Health Care Financing Administration, National Center for Health Statistics, and American Hospital Association) to the Central Office on ICD-9-CM maintained by the American Hospital Association. The Health Care Financing Administration has placed a hold on its approval...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers a set of ICD-9-CM coding guideline topics being reviewed for clarity, completeness, and possible publication updates. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and healthcare organizations that follow Coding Clinic guidance and want to track which guideline areas are under consideration by the Editorial Advisory Board and related agencies.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the scope of current ICD-9-CM guideline review activity and monitor which guideline topics are being advanced, held, or prepared for future publication.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Overview of the guideline review process and the organizations involved in reviewing and approving the content.
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Coding Guidelines Included
A list of the guideline topics addressed in this issue of the publication.
What You Will Learn
- How the article is organized around guideline review topics
- Which general ICD-9-CM guideline areas are included
- Which organizations are involved in the review and approval process
- How the publication frames current-use guidance pending further revision
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding compliance professionals
- Health information management staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
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