AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2010 Issue 1; In Memoriam
Dr. Joseph Luther Kelly 1957 - 2010
Dr. Joseph Kelly died in a single-engine airplane crash in Edgewater, Maryland. For the past seven years he worked as a Medical Officer in the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), working primarily on hospital issues. He was a valued member of the CMS staff participating in the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM Editorial Advisory Board. Dr. Kelly had the outstanding ability to recognize and delineate the challenges of the hospital coder in translating medical documentation into codes. He was well-respected by his peers and was a consistent advocate for the...
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Article Overview
This short tribute discusses Dr. Joseph Kelly’s work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and his involvement with the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM Editorial Advisory Board. It is relevant to coding professionals interested in the history of editorial guidance, hospital policy work, and the people who supported clarification of complex documentation issues.
Why This Topic Matters
It provides context about a key contributor to ICD-9-CM coding education and editorial support, which may be of interest to coders, educators, and compliance staff looking at the development of coding guidance.
What You Will Learn
- Dr. Kelly’s role at CMS
- His involvement with ICD-9-CM editorial advisory work
- The article’s purpose as a memorial tribute
- The connection between coding guidance and hospital coding support
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance professionals
- Hospital coding staff
- Health information management professionals
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