The enhanced 2012 edition delivers access to important coding and reimbursement information with informative symbols throughout.
Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice.
- Full-color anatomical plates - provide a complete visual understanding of the anatomical structures described within ICD-9-CM codes
- "Coding Tips and Notes" boxes - define terms and provide additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category
- Latest OCGR - includes current critical coding rules listed within the codes for an instant reference
- Companion Web site - features access to the latest updates, ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk, MS-DRG information, plus coding tips and links to other coding sites
- More than 200 code-specific color photographs and illustrations found next to each disease
- "Guide to 2012 Updates" section - provides an at-a-glance listing of all new, revised and deleted codes
- List of three-digit categories and codes - quickly shows if a code is valid for claims submission
- Disease explanations - ensure that you have the correct code, highlighted symbol for "Code to Condition"
- American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references - found throughout resource with applicable codes
- Soft bound, 8 1/2 x 11, 170 pages, 2012
Additional Info
| SKU | D340 |
|---|---|
| Author | AMA |
