AHIMA offering online ICD-10 training
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is launching a range of online courses to help health IT professionals prepare for the ICD-10 implementation deadline of Oct. 1, 2013, and the association's Training Pathways Guide is available to help health IT professionals choose the appropriate courses to take.

According to a Jan. 10 statement, AHIMA is offering courses for health IT professionals of all expertise levels, in all stages of ICD-10 implementation and for individuals working in specialty settings, such as home healthcare and long-term care facilities.

To view the Training Pathways Guide, look here.

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