Statement from AHIMA CEO Lynne Thomas Gordon, MBA, RHIA, CAE, FACHE, FAHIMA, on the new code set 

"Following years of training, testing and collaboration, October 1 will be a momentous day for the healthcare industry and the patients we serve when the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set makes its long-awaited debut. As an active leader, supporter and advocate for ICD-10, AHIMA is pleased that the greater detail inherent in the code set will reverse the trend of deteriorating health data and tell a more complete and accurate patient story.

Not only will the data more effectively measure quality, safety and efficacy of care, it will reduce fraud - making sure that healthcare dollars are used most efficiently. ICD-10 will enhance the value of information for population and public health and research. Ultimately, this will lead to improved patient care and better health outcomes at reduced cost.

As always, AHIMA  with 87 years of experience and leadership in health information management - is here to be a resource so all stakeholders can fully benefit from a modern and robust coding system that can meet 21st century health challenges."

About AHIMA

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) represents more than 101,000 health information professionals in the United States and around the world. AHIMA is committed to promoting and advocating for high quality research, best practices and effective standards in health information and to actively contributing to the development and advancement of health information professionals worldwide. AHIMAs enduring goal is quality healthcare through quality information. www.ahima.org