AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 4; In Memoriam
Donna Pickett, MPH, RHIA
It is with a profound sense of sadness that we inform you, our valued colleague and friend, Donna Pickett, MPH, RHIA, has passed after a long battle with an illness. Ms. Pickett was the Medical Systems Administrator, Chief of Classifications and Public Health Data Staff Standards at the Centers for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics (CDC/NCHS). As the Chief of Classifications, Donna provided leadership and direction for the development, implementation, and modification of the health information system of the nation through the development of disease and disability classifications and health data standards. She also served for...
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Article Overview
This tribute recognizes Donna Pickett’s career and her influence on health information standards, coding classification work, and national ICD-10-CM/PCS policy development. It is most relevant to coding professionals, health information managers, and readers interested in the history and governance of U.S. classification systems and Coding Clinic leadership.
Why This Topic Matters
The article provides context on a key figure in the development of national coding guidance and classification standards, making it useful for understanding the professional organizations and editorial bodies that shaped ICD-10-related policy.
What You Will Learn
- Donna Pickett’s role in health information classification leadership
- Her involvement with national coding policy and guidelines
- Her connection to ICD-10-related organizations and editorial work
- The article’s role as a dedication within Coding Clinic
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Coding Clinic readers
- Clinical documentation and coding educators
- Students of coding standards history
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