Which agencies serve on the ICD-10-CM/PCS Coordination and Maintenance Committee?

The correct choice highlights the work of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) as key players in the ICD-10-CM/PCS Coordination and Maintenance Committee. This committee is responsible for overseeing updates and changes to the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System).

CMS is a crucial agency as it administers the nation’s primary healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, which use ICD-10 codes extensively for billing and data collection. NCHS, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for collecting and analyzing health data, which includes maintaining the statistical foundation of the ICD coding system. Their collaboration ensures a comprehensive approach to coding updates that reflect clinical practices and public health needs.

The other choices, while representing important organizations related to healthcare and coding, do not serve on this specific committee. AHA (American Hospital Association) and AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) primarily focus on hospital operations and health information management, respectively, but they do not have a direct role in coordinating the updates for ICD codes. AAPC (American Academy of