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Health Information Associates (HIA) is a privately held company that was founded in 1992 by Betsy Bailey, RHIA and her father, Deane Beamer, MHA.

Since 1992, HIA has been the leading provider of compliance audits, coding support services and clinical documentation audit services for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other healthcare entities. Prior to 1992, Betsy held Director of HIM positions at two hospitals in Virginia. Deane has over thirty years of experience as an administrator working in various hospitals th

roughout the Southeast. The HIA family knows what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 30 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We’ve set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.

04/21/2026

Not just data entry.

This work takes clinical knowledge, coding expertise, critical thinking, and a strong understanding of regulations—every single day.

It’s not about copying documentation. It’s about interpreting it, applying guidelines, and knowing when to dig deeper.

And when coding teams are supported and included, everything works better.

https://hubs.ly/Q049Tv1L0

04/20/2026

🚨UPDATE: WEBINAR AT CAPACITY🚨

Upcoming Free Webinar – Reserve Your Spot!

Join Cari Greenwood, RHIA, CCS, CPC, for our upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar covering key ICD-10-CM guidelines, documentation pitfalls, and coding considerations for congestive heart failure.

🗓️ Thursday, April 30
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM EST
🎓 Earn 1 AHIMA CEU

HIA’s Lunch & Learn webinars are completely free, and all attendees will receive a certificate to submit for 1 AHIMA CEU.

Can’t attend live? The recording will be available for purchase after the event.

👉 Save your spot now: https://hubs.ly/Q04cbnz40

04/16/2026

Let’s hear it for the work that keeps healthcare moving—HIP Week starts next week 👏

From coding accuracy to data integrity to compliance, this work drives quality reporting, financial performance, and patient safety every single day.

As HIP Week approaches, take a moment to ask:
• Are coding teams supported with ongoing education?
• Are documentation gaps addressed early?
• Is data being used to inform decisions—or just reported?

Because this work matters—and it deserves to be recognized.

https://hubs.ly/Q049TwFR0

04/15/2026

Got 15 minutes?

That’s all it takes to stay current on 2026 lower extremity revascularization updates. This new provider training breaks it down into fast, practical modules built for real-world documentation. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q049SSCb0

04/14/2026

By noon, medical coders have already made dozens of judgment calls — diagnosis selection, documentation interpretation, guideline application, and more.

If you feel mentally drained halfway through the day, it’s not a productivity issue. It’s decision fatigue — and it’s real.

We break down why medical coding triggers decision fatigue so quickly and what experienced coders do to protect accuracy and confidence. https://hubs.ly/Q048D9Gm0

04/09/2026

Two pressure ulcers. One ICD-10-CM code. Different POA indicators.

What should be reported?

When multiple conditions classify to the same ICD-10-CM code during a single encounter, coding rules only allow the diagnosis code to be reported once. But what happens when one condition was present on admission and another develops during the stay?

This coding scenario can create confusion for even experienced coders.

In this blog, we break down the ICD-10-CM Present on Admission reporting guidelines and explain how to assign the correct POA indicator when multiple conditions map to the same code. https://hubs.ly/Q04b80s-0

04/08/2026

We’re celebrating Health Information Professionals all month long!

Enjoy a 10% discount on all HIAlearn subscriptions with code HIPHIPCODE through the end of April.

Get access to over 200 AHIMA-approved courses, plus select AAPC-approved courses, for less than $38 per month with our annual subscription. Prefer more flexibility? Our monthly subscription is just $80.99 for your first month with the discount.

Use code: HIPHIPCODE

Offer valid for new subscribers only. Ends April 30, 2026.

04/07/2026

When a patient with COPD is admitted with respiratory failure, how do you know the clinical indicators truly support the diagnosis?

This article reviews how the GOLD criteria can help CDI and coding teams evaluate documentation, clinical indicators, and when a query may be needed.

Read more:
https://hubs.ly/Q046qm8r0

04/05/2026

All bets are off when the eggs hit the ground 🥚🏃‍♂️

Happy Easter from all of us at HIA!

04/02/2026

We’ve made some big updates to our newborn and neonatal secondary diagnosis coding course—adding more depth, clearer guidance, and updated examples to reflect real-world coding challenges. If you want more confidence and clarity in this area, this is a great place to start. https://hubs.ly/Q0490SJT0

03/31/2026

Want to prevent denials before claims leave your queue?

Great coders don’t just assign the right codes — they help build defensible claims. Learn how to think like a QA reviewer with our fast pre-bill checklist and actionable tips that keep your coding accurate, defensible, and denial-resistant. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q043b9vw0

03/26/2026

Premier benchmarks compare your performance to peer organizations.

Our latest blog explains how coding accuracy and documentation influence how those comparisons are reflected.

📥 Also included in the blog: a free executive guide featuring
• A 90-day action roadmap
• A leadership self-assessment
• How coding impacts Vizient, PEPPER, Premier, and CMS Hospital Compare

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q043bK2N0

Address

16 Otis Drive, PO Box 3787
Pawleys Island, SC
29585

Telephone

+18432358278

Website

http://www.hiacode.com/

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The HIA family knows what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 25 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We’ve set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.

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