ICD-10-CM, Standard Edition DRAFT - E-Book

Carol J. Buck

lis 2011. · Elsevier Health Sciences

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Confidently prepare for the migration to ICD-10-CM with help from the leader in coding education, Carol J. Buck! This easy-to-use reference presents the complete 2009 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) in a format designed by coders for coders to help you maintain optimal billing and reimbursement and ensure a smooth transition to ICD-10-CM. Carol J. Buck’s proven, straightforward approach is accompanied by exclusive Netter’s Anatomy artwork and a variety of helpful learning tools, giving you everything you need to code accurately and effectively and establish a solid foundation for your coding future.

• Tabular and indexed presentation of the 2009 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provides a comprehensive introduction to physician-based ICD-10-CM coding.
• UNIQUE! Full-color Netter’s Anatomy artwork clarifies complex anatomic information to help you appropriately code related procedures.
• Detailed disease explanations provide additional insight on common diseases and conditions for heightened coding accuracy.
• Symbols throughout the text alert you to new, revised, and deleted codes and clearly identify codes that require special consideration before assigning, such as nonspecific codes, includes and excludes, use additional, code first, and codes that cannot be assigned as principal diagnoses.
• Full-color photographs and illustrations enhance your comprehension of difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, and specific coding situations.
• Companion Evolve Resources website provides instant access to coding updates as they develop, keeping you at the forefront of the evolving medical coding field.