AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 1
Welcome to Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Welcome to this, our inaugural issue of a stand-alone Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. With this issue, we launch what we hope to be the premier publication in the long tradition established in 1984 with the publication of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM. The goal of this publication is similar to the goal established back then, to “provide coding advice, official coding decisions, and news” but now for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, rather than ICD-9-CM. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) members for their vision, hard work and dedication as...
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Article Overview
This short welcome article introduces the new stand-alone Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS and explains its purpose within the broader Coding Clinic tradition. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, and healthcare organizations following ICD-10 implementation and the development of official coding guidance. The piece also acknowledges the role of the Editorial Advisory Board and the subscriber community in shaping the publication.
Why This Topic Matters
It marks the transition to ICD-10-focused coding guidance and signals the start of an official venue for coding advice and decisions.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the new Coding Clinic publication
- How the publication relates to the earlier Coding Clinic tradition
- Who contributed to the launch and early development of the publication
- Why the publication matters for ICD-10 implementation efforts
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Coding managers
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare organizations implementing ICD-10
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