[Sample Pages] Choosing the right diagnosis and procedure codes is the key to reducing denials. Hospital 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 400 code-specific illustrations that have been integrated into the book—allows better interpretation of clinical notes to help you code with more specificity
Alert icons for POA and HAC indications—aids in reducing risk of upcoding audits and potential fines
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 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
V Code designation icons—recognize when V codes can be used only as primary or additional diagnoses
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.