Which of the following statements follows the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding?
A)Coders should change codes as requested by the business office for payment.
B)Coders should share personal health information with anyone who asks for it.
C)Coders should assign only codes supported by documentation in the record.
D)It is acceptable for coders to participate in practices that do not follow the official coding guidelines.

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The AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding require coders to assign codes only based on the documentation in the record. This ensures accurate and reliable coding practices. Choices A, B, and D are all violations of ethical coding standards. Coders should not change codes for payment purposes, should not share personal health information, and should always follow official coding guidelines.

Which of the Following Statements Follows the AHIMA Standards of Ethical