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Author Question: Currently, there are number of AHIMA and AAPC certified ICD-9-CM coders. Both AHIMA and AAPC require ... (Read 104 times)

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Currently, there are number of AHIMA and AAPC certified ICD-9-CM coders. Both AHIMA and AAPC require their currently credentialed coders to upgrade their skills to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Compare AHIMA's upgrade requirements to AAPC's requirements.
 
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Why did CMS and the CDC develop GEMs?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: AHIMAcredentialed coders must complete a specific number of CEUs based on their specialty and coding credentials. AAPCcertified coders must
take an ICD-10-CM proficiency exam.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: GEMs were developed to be the authoritative source for comparing codes between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS.


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