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If AHDI ever manages to take over coding, what do - you think theyll change the name to? sm

Posted: Oct 02, 2010

Codist?

Don't think it will ever happen - Anonymous

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There are already 2 professional coding organizations in place.

I wouldn't put it past them to try. Any field where - they can exploit the employee works for them! nm

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AHDI - jm

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Irrelevant. I know AHDI feels like the enemy that left MTs holding an empty bag support-wise and perhaps this feels powerful to you, but they have no clout in the coding arena. AHDI is a non-issue on the coding board.

I was thinking the same thing. Why would anyone want to talk about them here - unless they were obsessed against them

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I frankly don't care. They don't relate to coding.

I sure hope you're right! - n/m

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What you don't understand is, AHIMA is big/powerful; AHDI is small - sm

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They aren't in the same league.

They would probably somehow manage to make them CEs--coding editors - nm

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AHDI - Anonymous

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AHDI has nothing to do with coding. I would suggest that you do a bit of research and learn more about the coding profession. AAPC and AHIMA are the coding and health information management organizations who represent coders, both of them very strong. Coding and MT are 2 entirely different things. I don't understand why you are bringing this up except to try and stir the pot.

AAMT/AHDI changed "transcriber" to the ghastly - "-ist" word. Wondered how theyd change "coder".

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I don't care what you call the job, because - My income is excellent.

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This is at least the second time someone has tried to crank up negative discussion about AHDI "taking over" coding.

Coders are aware that the profession's two most vocal and instrumental support organizations are the AAPC and AHIMA. Both organizations serve a very important role in defining professional expectations, providing supportive resources, and improving career and income potential.

As a coder, I do not want to see others driven away from my profession because of negative, paranoid rumor-mongering.

For those of you who come to this forum seeking information about coding, be aware that it is a positive, interesting profession that is well-respected in the medical community. Because it is critially instrumental in the revenue process, working conditions and salaries are excellent. Both professional organizations seek and ACHIEVE continual advances in the status and responsibilities of coders.

Coders in general are quite happy with the representation they receive from both organizations. They are, in general, quite happy with the return-on-investment they receive from the certifications offered by those organizations. Coders, in general, are happy with their work, their incomes, and the potential for advancement in the field.

I understand that many MTs have bad feelings about their profession and need a place to talk about it, but perhaps this forum isn't that place. Let's keep it focused on discussion of a great profession and the ways that MTs can move into it.

Thank you - Anonymous

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I have a student membership in AAPC and already find it to be a helpful resource. I've been able to network with other local members who work at the same facility where I am presently employed as an MT. I'm looking forward to continuing on with my class and can't wait to start using my new skills. Thanks for setting the record straight, you said it much more eloquently than I could have.

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