National ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Training Advisory Team

Advisory team members are experienced academic instructors (Program Directors) who contribute their thoughts and opinions input and feedback on existing and new coding training materials prepared by AHA Press and AHA Central Office staff. They also provide critical review on AHA Press products that are in development; and, propose new ideas for products that they think should be made available to educators and professionals. Team members challenge the status quo and are committed to advancing coding knowledge and contributing to their profession.

Benefits of Joining the National ICD-9-CM Coding Training Advisory Team

1. Recognition in AHA Press books, e.g., Faye Brown's ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook.
2. Recognition and networking opportunities with AHA Central Office staff.
3. Early review of new training products and presentations by Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA, of the Central Office on ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS of the American Hospital Association.
4. Networking with other advisory team members through discussion and focus groups.
5. "Direct from the printer" delivery of the most current issues of AHA Press coding books.

Training Advisory Team Application
If you are a program director in an academic institution interested in joining the advisory team, please contact Richard Hill at rhill@healthforum.com to express your interest. An application form will be mailed to you.