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ICD-9-CM In-Service Training Program Offered by American Medical Record Association
by Mary Joan Wogan, RRRA, director, Continuing Education Division, American Medical Record Association, Chicago, IL Three coders can be trained with AMRA's comprehensive, self paced in-service coding program. Designed for experienced coders to use in training employees, the program contains all the necessary educational materials. Included are workbooks and audiotapes for the trainees, as well as exercises to allow the learners to evaluate their progress. For the trainer, there is an instructor's manual, answer guide and examinations, so the learner's performance can be evaluated. Completion of a medical terminology course is recommended before taking this course. Those who purchase...
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Article Overview
This piece explains a continuing-education training program offered through the American Medical Record Association for in-service coder education. It is relevant to coding supervisors, trainers, and health information management professionals who want to evaluate a structured learning resource covering ICD-9-CM basics, diagnosis sequencing, coding policies, and practice-based instruction materials.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers assess whether the training format, scope, and included learning tools fit their staff education needs.
What You Will Learn
- What the training program is designed to support
- What instructional materials are included for trainees and trainers
- How the course is organized at a high level
- What general subject areas the units cover
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding supervisors
- Health information management professionals
- Coding trainers
- Continuing education coordinators
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