How do I get updates or if I have a missed code?
Maintenance of the ICDMap will be performed annually to support the community at large and respond to changes in the ICD. Contact ais@aaam.org for any questions.
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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Licensing ICDMap classifications for internal use within your organization
AAAM is able to issue internal licenses to organizations wishing to incorporate ICDMap into their internal information systems for use by employees for use for administrative purposes e.g. health records management. Companies wishing to obtain an internal license are asked to provide the following information and send this to info@aaam.org Name and address of organization.
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Licensing ICDMap for non-commercial use
If your organization is planning to use ICDMap for non-commercial or research purposes, then you may qualify for a license for non-commercial research use.
Can I sell my product that contains ICDMap to the public and private sectors?
No organization or agency outside of AAAM can issue ICDMap licenses to suppliers to the public or non-public sector. If you intend to sell your product that contains AIS copyrighted material, then you will require a license from AAAM.
What is AIS?
The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is an anatomy-based coding system created to classify and describe the severity of injuries. It represents an assessment of the severity of injury including the threat to life associated with the injury. AIS is one of the most common anatomic scales for traumatic injuries. AIS consists of a single coding
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Does AAAM own the copyright to AIS?
AAAM is the copyright holder of AIS and can grant licenses for the use of AIS worldwide for commercial and non-commercial uses. AAAM actively provides end-user licensing. All rights to AIS are reserved. No part of AIS may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other
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How do I map ICD-9 to AIS or ICD-10 to AIS?
The ICD-9-CM to AIS08 and ICD-10-CM to AIS08 electronic translators is available from AAAM. See ICDMap FAQ for more information.
Where can I learn more about AIS and how it is used?
AAAM operates an in-depth AIS educational program – it is available across the globe to provide in-person training for classroom use as well as Internet-based classes.