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
This highly-targeted specialty crosswalk links CPT® codes to common ICD-9-CM codes used to define medical necessity. Contains full CPT® and ICD-9-CM code descriptions, and icons that identify gender and age edits and new, revised and deleted codes, available for Laboratory and Pathology services.
Keep your computer system up-to-date with 2012 ASCII Data Files: ICD-9-CM. Includes complete code sets for 2012 to import into your database or software program. Two sets of descriptions: short (35 characters) and full (unabbreviated). ASCII data files save time and increase accuracy!
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.