Professional association of allergists and immunologists. Established in 1942, the ACAAI is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy, and professional and public education. The ACAAI’s goals are to (1) improve the quality of patient care in allergy, asthma, and immunology; (2) maintain and advance the diagnostic and therapeutic skills of members and foster their appropriate application; (3) sponsor and conduct educational and scientific programs and publications; (4) develop and disseminate educational information for members, patients, health plan purchasers and administrators, and other physicians and health professionals.

Nonprofit professional coders organization that offers certification as a Physician Coding Specialist (PCS), Facility Coding Specialist (FCS), and Coding Specialist for Payors (CSP).

Nonprofit scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the care of the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. Examples of activities conducted by ACS include educational programs such as the Clinical Congress and standard-setting programs in cancer and trauma care.

Affiliated nonprofit corporation founded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Regents in 2002 to develop new products and services to benefit surgeons and their patients. An initial and major component of ACSPA’s efforts is the formation of a political action committee (PAC) that will work to improve the legislative and regulatory climate in which surgeons practice.

Professional organization for dentists that has guidelines for completion and submission of a dental claim form. The ADA maintains the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) medical code set. The ADA and the Dental Content Committee (DeCC), which it hosts, have formal consultative roles under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Nonprofit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 nonprofit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled, and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. AHCA represents the long-term care community to the nation at large—to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also serves as a force for change within the long-term care field, providing information, education, and administrative tools that enhance quality at every level. At its Washington, D.C., headquarters, the association maintains legislative, regulatory, and public affairs, as well as member services staffs that work both internally and externally to assist the interests of government and the general public, as well as member providers.

National professional organization for promoting the art and science of medical record management and improving the quality of comprehensive health information for the welfare of the public. AHIMA offers educational services and professional certifications for coding and sponsors some compliance educational seminars.

Organization formed in 1913 to advance the health of individuals and communities through leading, representing, and serving health care provider organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement. AHA maintains the central office on ICD-9-CM, answers coding questions, and publishes the Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM . AHA hosts the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC), which has a formal consultative role under HIPAA.

National voluntary association of certified public accountants.