Two Coding Notes columns are published in each issue of the Journal of AHIMA, in addition to a coding related CE quiz. The Journal serves as a professional development tool for health information management (HIM) professionals, and Coding Notes is a valued HIM coding professional resource in obtaining credible, accurate, and timely clinical coding practice-related information.
The following are examples of recent Journal articles related to Coding:
CodeWrite is a monthly e-newsletter exclusively created for coding professionals from the Coding Communities of Practice within AHIMA.
ICD-TEN is AHIMA’s monthly e-newsletter exclusively created to assist the industry in the current transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets.
External Source Materials
ICD-9-CM Coordination and maintenance committee:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where can I find a copy of the Standards of Ethical Coding?
A: View the standards of professional ethics for health information coding professionals in the "About Us' section of this website.
Q: Where can I get answers to my ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding questions?
A: You will find information on authoritative coding advice on these web pages, including who to contact for official advice for ICD-9-CM coding and CPT coding questions.
Q: Where can I access the CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Documentation Guidelines?
A: You can download the 1995 and/or 1997 Documentation Guidelines from the CMS website. These are the documentation guidelines developed by CMS to supplement the CPT E/M service code definitions used for physician reporting. You can also view the AHIMA and AHA Recommendations for standardized hospital E/M coding of emergency department and clinic services.
Q: Where can I find a copy of the Official ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines?
A: You can Download a copy of the Official Guidelines for ICD-9-CM Coding and Reporting from the NCHS website.
Q. Where can I obtain HIM coding and quality benchmarking resources?
A: The AHIMA Press publication Benchmarking to Improve Coding Accuracy and Productivity provides a comprehensive resource. To view or purchase this book, visit the AHIMA Store.