Data quality and compliance are of the utmost importance in coding
for all patient settings. One cannot appropriately assign codes without
considering the impact those assignments will play on both the quality
of the data or compliance to applicable federal and state rules and
regulations.
AHIMA plays a significant role in developing and implementing effective
medical coding guidelines and procedures at the national level. AHIMA is the only
coding membership organization represented at several important medical coding
meetings, including the Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM Editorial Advisory Board
and the CPT Editorial Panel. AHIMA is one of the four Cooperating Parties
(with the American Hospital Association, National Center for Health Statistics,
and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) that work together to clarify
ICD-9-CM medical coding guidelines. AHIMA is committed to ensuring quality in health
data and health information management by building alliances at the state
and national level to coordinate mutual regulatory and legislative efforts.
AHIMA promotes the integrity and management of coded data across the
healthcare continuum. Through the Communities, certified medical coders come together in their
pursuit of the goals of data quality and compliance. Community resources
provide invaluable tools such as the Standards of Ethical Coding, which
serve as guidance for all medical coders to apply in performing their daily functions.
In an effort to assist their peers in achieving the goals of data quality
and compliance, the citizens of a Community collaborate, network, and provide
tools to assist in ensuring accurate medical coding.
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