Discuss the "Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM" and why it is beneficial to insurance billing specialists and medical coders.

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The "Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM" is published by the AHA. It is released quarterly and is considered the official publication for ICD-9-CM coding guidelines. The information provided in the Coding Clinic is regarded as advice from the four cooperating parties (AHA, AHIMA, CMS, and NCHS). Insurance billing specialists and medical coders in all settings can rely on the Coding Clinic for up-to-date coding advice.

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