Choosing the right diagnosis and procedure codes is the key to reducing denials. Physician coding and billing staff can rely on this resource to help find the right code quickly, comply with HIPAA and reduce claims denials.
Detailed, full-page anatomy illustrations plus over 350 code-specific illustrations that have been integrated into the book—allows better interpretation of clinical notes to help you code with more specificity
Definitions of Diagnoses, Conditions and Injuries – medical terms defined in plain English to help identify specific diagnoses quickly and efficiently
ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines integrated into tabular listing with the affected code(s)—one-stop code and guideline look-up
All 2012 new and revised codes with a summary of all code changes plus official ICD-9-CM Appendixes — using updated and official information is essential to complying with HIPAA and getting paid ICD-9-CM Appendixes—using official and updated information is essential to complying with HIPAA and getting paid
Intuitive icons for age and sex edits, new or revised text, 4th and 5th digit requirements—helps ensure specificity and validity
The Plain English Descriptions for ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM is a handy reference tool for any coder, biller or other medical staffer who works with ICD-9-CM codes. Each code is defined by the actual description and the Plain English description. This tool is a must for any coder.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.
Each specialty ICD-9-CM Compact Coder is a double-sided sheet containing the top reported ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes for each specialty. With shortened descriptions and instructional notes, these are fast, convenient and reliable.