Principles Of Icd 9 Cm Coding

This revised training and educational tool helps to simplify learning the ICD-9-CM coding process. Chapters include all areas of ICD-9-CM - from an introduction to the content, format, and coding process, to an in-depth analysis for identifying and locating the most appropriate codes.

This comprehensive, step-by-step instructional book provides the reader with a solid introduction to ICD-9-CM coding. Designed to instill the fundamental knowledge and practice needed to understand the ICD-9-CM coding classification, it helps develop essential basic-level diagnostic coding skills and offers valuable benefits to: The Student who is learning the basic principles and conventions of ICD-9-CM coding. The Educator who uses examples and illustrations of the application of coding principles based on actual case documentation. The Professional who requires the official guidelines for coding and reporting. Basic ICD-9-CM Coding consists of 23 chapters covering each section of ICD-9-CM coding, from Basic Procedures and Diagnostic Coding, to the Prospective Payment System and the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set. There is a handy alphabetic Index to Diseases and a Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries for each body system in the classification. This book explains the supplementary classifications of ICD-9-CM coding and provides instruction on E codes and V codes. Principles of coding are clearly explained and progressively reinforced throughout the book. There are challenging exercises and case studies, with a review exercise following each chapter. The coding self-test at the end of the book enables the reader to assess their own learning and identify areas of strength and weakness.

This educational resource to ICD-9-CM coding provides guidelines for identifying and locating the most appropriate codes including chapter learning objectives, checkpoint exercises throughout the chapters and informative coding tips in the margins - which allow readers to learn by doing. Additional features include: -New CD teaching tool - gives instructors the ability to administer tests using questions and answers developed by the AMA -New chapters - cover symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions along with injury and poisoning as well as an overview of ICD-9-CM, Volume 3 -Expanded appendix - includes ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting A discussion of the future of coding involving ICD-10-CM.

"Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding is a best-selling resource that provides the tools needed for medical professionals to confidently transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. It clarifies the new diagnosis codes in detail to assist in making correct ICD-10-CM coding choices. Examples of real-life chart notes are included."--

The most widely used publication for teaching ICD-9-CM to entry-level and experienced coders. It is designed for classroom use. The ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is the only edition published in cooperation with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association. [The Central Office is an official industry body that participates in the editorial development, preliminary testing, and national committee and congressional hearings on ICD-9 and ICD-10 specifications and rules. Central Office staff are the nation's experts on coding protocols.] ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook provides more than 100 review exercises interspersed throughout the text and at the end of the chapters. These exercises describe additional information about a patient's background or present condition, and allow coders to practice their coding skills on examples that closely resemble actual patient records.

Learn to code effectively with ICD-9-CM medical coding and gain a thorough introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding with one book! ICD-9-CM Coding, 2013/2014 Edition combines basic coding principles with proven, practical insight and the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to prepare you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS. Whether you're learning to code for the first time or making the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, leading medical coding authors Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger deliver the fundamental understanding you need to succeed in hospital and physician settings. Both ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes are shown in all coding exercises and examples (including answer keys). Emphasis on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding prepares you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process. Line coding exercises and activities challenge you to apply concepts to solve problems. ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) are included in each coding chapter, immediately following the ICD-9-CM coding guidelines. Full-color A&P content, disease coverage, procedure guidelines, and drug data ensure that you’re familiar with key topics affecting medical coding. Medical record coverage introduces the records and documents you’ll encounter on the job. Updated Coding Clinic references direct you to the definitive coding resource from the American Hospital Association (AHA). A companion Evolve website provides convenient online access to the OGCR, medical and surgical root operations definitions, a MS-DRG list, partial answer keys, and more.

The third edition of Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding helps health care professionals learn how to make correct decisions when selecting diagnosis codes using the new system. It is written for all skill levels-from basic to advanced-and appropriate for self- learners and the classroom. This educational tool helps professionals: * Understand the purpose of ICD-10-CM and its relationship to the reimbursement process * Understand and apply coding conventions when assigning codes * Interpret basic coding guidelines for outpatient care * Assign ICD-10-CM codes to the highest level of specificity * Properly sequence ICD-10-CM codes