When should I use the ICDMap?

AIS derived scores are generated through automated translation of the ICD diagnoses using a computer software package that links to the ICDMap tables.  Though an ICDMAP conversion program is not a perfect tool for providing precise information on injury severity, it allows scoring of injury when the number of cases makes it impractical to code

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Can the mapping data tables be non-proprietary?

The mapping data tables cannot be non-proprietary because the AIS content is protected by copyright and is available only through licensing from the AAAM. Since the maintenance and updating of the AIS is accomplished through the AAAM, which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the map is available for a nominal fee. Additionally, any organization that

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Licensing ICDMap for commercial use

AAAM is able to issue commercial licenses to companies wishing to incorporate and distribute the ICDMap in their software products for sale to customers in certain countries. The license is non-exclusive, non-transferable and time-limited. The license authorizes the use of the ICDMap in a product that will be distributed to customers in specific countries. Licensees

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Is the ICDMap validated?

To a large extent, the ICD to AIS mapping is validated by design, since it was constructed using expert coders and faculty members of AIS as well as members that have extensive ICD experience.   During development, it was thoroughly analyzed and tested by the technical mapping group.   From this perspective, the AAAM developed map is

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