Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury and provide better understanding of complex diagnostic terms.
Intuitive features and format. This edition includes full-color illustrations and visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, codes associated with CMS hierarchical condition categories HCC , Medicare Code Edits MCEs , manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes.
Placeholder X. This icon alerts the coder to an important ICDCM convention--the use of a "placeholder X" for three-, four- and five-character codes requiring a seventh character extension. Coding guideline explanations and examples. Detailed explanations and examples related to application of the ICDCM chapter guidelines are provided at the beginning of each chapter in the tabular section. Shaded guides to show indent levels for subentries. Supplement your coding knowledge with information on proper coding practices, risk adjustment coding, pharmacology, and Z codes.
This illustrated codebook presents the code set in 17 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system, indicated by color-coded page borders. The code set is organized in 17 sections. Each section contains a code table by which a code can be built through character selections that reflect the procedure performed.
A character meanings table and citations to American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic start each section. Official coding guidelines. Learn how to use the code set appropriately following the guidelines specific for each section. The full-color illustrations provide a visual explanation of anatomy and procedural approach.
Learn about the unique structure and the specific definitions and functions of each character. Practice your skills with sample exercises answers included.
Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits. Valuable resources to enhance productivity. Quickly see the complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the FY codes. Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury.
Designed by coders for coders, this full-color manual includes all the ICD codes that you need for today's inpatient coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICDCM - and to choose from the thousands of possible codes - this edition makes it easier with colorful anatomy plates including Netter's Anatomy illustrations to help you understand anatomy and how it can affect your code choices.
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