2009 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Professional Edition
2009 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Professional Edition (Saunders Icd 9 Cm) Carol J. Buck,
Publisher: Saunders
ISBN: 1416044507
DDC: 616
Edition: Spiral-bound; 2008-08-25
Summary:
Code more quickly and effectively with Saunders 2009 ICD-9-CM Vol. 1,
2, & 3, Professional Edition. Combining the 2008 Official Guidelines
for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) with a format designed by coders for
coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference helps you easily access
the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most
accurate billing for facility coding. Plus, you can take this
resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!o
The 2008 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) are
listed in the front matter of the manual and again by the codes to
which they refer for fast, easy access the coding rules. o Full-color
tables ease eye strain and help you locate codes quickly.o
Color-coded annotations highlight codes that have special
consideration before assigning, such as use additional digit(s),
nonspecific codes, and codes that cannot be assigned as principal
diagnoses. o Symbols throughout the text alert you to new, revised,
and deleted codes.No Identification of Present on Admission codes
within the Tabular List in addition to the reporting guidelines in
the front matter of the manual.o Boxed fourth and fifth digit tables
to easily locate these additional digits for assignment.o At-a-glance
listing of new, revised, and deleted codes located in the front of
the manual give you a concise summary of all code updates.Support you
can take into your certification exams to enhance your testing
experience and help you ensure certification success. o Detailed
disease explanations in blue typeface provide more information on
common diseases and conditions, helping you code more effectively. o
Helpful coding hints located throughout the manual in red typeface. o
Full-color artwork enhances comprehension of difficult terminology,
diseases/conditions, and specific coding situations. o An exclusive
focus on ICD-9-CM Volumes 1, 2 & 3 provides clear, concise coverage
of hospital-based coding essentials.
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