New Books
ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual
This manual provides
a textual adaptation
of AHIMA’s “ICD-10-
PCS Overview: Deciphering the Code,”
a distance education
course that is a prerequisite to AHIMA’s
ICD- 10 Academies. It also includes
references to and explanations of ICD-
10-PCS coding guidelines and conventions and ICD-10-PCS coding exercises at the beginning, intermediate, and
advanced level. Answers are provided.
For more information or to order, visit
www.ahimastore.org.
Data Structures and ICD-10-CM/PCS
December 12, 12–3 p.m. CT, virtual meet-
ing
Data analysts: do you want to avoid
failures in operational and financial
forecasting opportunities? This meeting will provide information about ICD-
10-CM/PCS data structure and concepts and will offer discussion on the
tasks and challenges associated with
legacy data management to facilitate
compliance in 2013.
Visit www.ahima.org/events for more
information.
Online Education
Career Development Self-Assessments
Do your core competencies meet the
needs of the marketplace? Are there
new competencies you need to learn?
To help you identify and target your
professional and educational needs,
AHIMA offers Career Development
Self-Assessments related to HIM’s
numerous roles. The assessments will
help you identify learning opportunities
to improve skills and increase the value
you offer, identify competencies re-
quiring development, and gain insights
and strategies to plan a new career or
make a career move.
AHIMA’s Leadership Academy
Designed by AHIMA and FranklinCovey, AHIMA’s Leadership Academy prepares participants for leadership roles
Upcoming Meetings
83rd AHIMA Convention and Exhibit
October 1–6, Salt Lake City, UT
Join HIM professionals from across
the globe at AHIMA’s 83rd Convention
and Exhibit. HIM professionals representing all areas of health informatics and information management will
share ideas and best practices during
this weeklong focus on HIM’s global
transformation. This one-stop meeting
provides a comprehensive overview of
current and emerging HIM issues and
challenges.
For more information or to register,
visit www.ahima.org/events/convention.
Other 2011 Upcoming Meetings
x AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/
PCS, multiple dates and locations
( www.ahima.org/icd10/academy.
aspx)
x Privacy and Security Institute, Oc-
tober 1–2
x Clinical Coding Meeting, October
1–2 (a joint meeting of AHIMA and
ACMCS)
Go to www.ahima.org/events for information on these and other AHIMA
meetings.
Workforce Development Reader Resources
AHIMA is committed to HIM workforce development and offers many workforce resources. Whether you are planning to start a new career in HIM, looking to increase your leadership potential, or seeking a qualified HIM professionals to join your organization, AHIMA offers these resources to assist you:
HICareers.com
As the only impartial online resource for careers in HIM, HICareers.com is
a one-stop destination for those interested in pursuing careers in HIM and
those already working in the field.
Career Assist Job Bank
www.careerassist.ahima.org
If you’re looking for resume development, networking, interviewing, or other
advice, AHIMA’s Career Assist job bank can put you in contact with a career
coach. When you’re ready to land a job, you can use Career Assist to post
your resume. Use of Career Assist is free to AHIMA members.
Leadership Academy
www.ahima.org/leadership
Designed by AHIMA and FranklinCovey, AHIMA’s Leadership Academy enables participants to learn to assume new, complex roles and demonstrate
leadership in an era of rapid change. This customized webinar series, available in an on-demand format, is designed for HIM leaders, senior managers,
educators, and executives pursuing professional excellence.
Student Recruitment Resources
www.ahima.org/careersinhim/RecruitmentResources.aspx
AHIMA provides materials to aid in recruiting new professionals to careers
in health information. AHIMA-approved coding or CAHIIM-accredited HIM
program directors can access additional materials through the third-party
vendor Standard Register at no fee or for minimal charge.
