Acronyms of National Specialty Societies (Fall 1991)

Fall 1991 pages 16-18 Coding Clarification Acronyms of National Specialty Societies The acronyms listed below are those of the National Medical Specialty Societies recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for purposes of representation in the AMA House of Delegates. This list is provided to assist the reader in identifying the acronym of the appropriate National Medical Specialty Society in articles published by the AMA. The phone number of each specialty is listed, as you may wish to contact your specialty society when you are proposing a coding change. Name and Phone Numbers Acronym Aerospace Medical Association (703) 739-2240...

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Article Overview

This article is a reference list of national medical specialty societies and their acronyms as recognized by the AMA in the early 1990s. It is intended to help readers identify the correct society acronym in AMA-published materials and understand the context for contacting specialty organizations about proposed coding changes. The content is largely directory-style and organizational, with no coding rules or clinical guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coding and medical publishing professionals quickly identify specialty society acronyms tied to AMA materials and historical coding discussions, which can support accurate interpretation of older references.

Article Sections

  1. Fall 1991 pages 16-18

    Introductory editorial context for the reference list, including the publication timeframe and the purpose of the acronym directory.

What You Will Learn

  • Which national specialty societies are recognized in the article
  • How the acronym list is organized for AMA-related reference use
  • What historical publication context the directory comes from
  • Why readers might consult a specialty society when discussing coding-related changes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding editors
  • Practice managers
  • Medical publication readers
  • Specialty society staff
  • Historical coding researchers

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