Coders' Desk Reference for ICD-9-CM Procedures

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2008 Edition
Softbound: 6" x 9"
ISBN 1563379848
9781563379840
Ingenix / Thomson Delmar Learning
AAPC CEU Credit(s): 5
November 2007, for 2008
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2009 Edition
Softbound: 6" x 9"
ISBN 160151137X
9781601511379
Ingenix / Thomson Delmar Learning
AAPC CEU Credit(s): 5
September 2008, for 2009
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This is a must-have tool for coders of all levels.

Coders’ Desk References for ICD-9-CM Procedures answers a wide variety of commonly asked questions and definitions regarding the ICD-9-CM code set.

This tool covers all ICD-9-CM procedures in detail and will assist in training by providing coding advice and detailed descriptions of all new procedures and codes. Improve your coding confidence and efficiency with this comprehensive guide to the ICD-9-CM procedure codes.

Detailed descriptions of procedures. Easy-to-understand terminology found in the medical record helps the user select the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code the first time.
Code change references. Summary and highlights of the current year's code changes in each chapter. Plus, symbols identify new and updated information throughout the book.
ICD-9-CM procedure educational chapter. Presents the conventions of ICD-9-CM procedure coding, the knowledge and skills needed to improve overall coding accuracy and efficiency.
AHA’s Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references and summary of advice. Coding tips reflect official coding advice so you can master correct coding practices.
Eponyms chapter. In the medical record, procedures are often documented by their common name or eponym. Use this quick reference list to find the correct code.
Anatomical illustrations. Visual depictions of procedures and conditions clarify important distinctions between codes.
Coding scenarios and coding tips. Learn the proper usage of specific ICD-9-CM procedure codes and improve overall coding accuracy.

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Anita Hart, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, has experience that includes 15 years conducting and publishing research in clinical medicine and human genetics for Yale University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research conclusions have been published in several peer-reviewed journals. In addition, Ms. Hart has supervised medical records management, health information management, coding and reimbursement, and workers' compensation issues as the office manager for a physical therapy rehabilitation clinic. Ms. Hart is an expert in physician and facility coding, reimbursement systems, and compliance issues. Ms. Hart is also the author of the Complete Coding Tutor, ICD-9-CM Changes: An Insider's View, and has served as technical consultant for numerous other publications for hospital and physician practices. Currently, Ms. Hart is the product manager and technical editor for the ICD-9-CM, DRG, and ICD-10 product lines.

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Please remember: The government no longer allows a grace period for annual code sets. The new HIPAA Transaction and Code Set Rule requires providers to use national medical code sets that are valid at the time that a service is provided. ICD-9-CM code revisions become effective October 1st each year while CPT and HCPCS code revisions become effective January 1st. In order for you to meet this requirement, you must have the revised CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes in your possession before the implementation dates. The best way to do this is to order your code books early.

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