AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2014 Issue 1
Farewell Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM
With this final issue, as we transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS, we bid a fond farewell to Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM after nearly 30 years of publishing coding advice. In its inaugural issue, back in May-June 1984, the publication was introduced with the goal to “provide coding advice, official coding decisions, and news related to the use of ICD-9-CM.” The American Hospital Association’s Central Office on ICD-9-CM is proud to uphold the mission of the original founders to “help everyone who is interested in and dedicated to improving the accuracy and uniformity of medical records.” We...
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Article Overview
This article is a farewell message from the American Hospital Association’s Central Office on ICD-9-CM as the publication transitions to ICD-10-CM/PCS. It provides historical context for Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, recognizes the editors, advisory participants, reviewers, and staff, and notes the ongoing role of the publication for subscribers and AHA members. It is relevant to coding professionals, health information management staff, and anyone tracking the evolution of official coding guidance publications.
Why This Topic Matters
It documents an organizational transition in official coding guidance and preserves the publication history and contributors associated with ICD-9-CM.
What You Will Learn
- The historical purpose and legacy of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM
- How the publication transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS is framed by the AHA
- Which groups and individuals were recognized for their involvement and support
- The article’s role as an institutional farewell rather than a coding guidance update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Coding educators
- Hospital coding staff
- AHA Coding Clinic subscribers
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