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AMA Physician ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1 & 2
American Medical Association

Please note: ICD-9-CM code revisions become effective on October 1st each year. You may wish to pay close attention to publication dates prior to ordering your ICD-9 books, but, keep in mind that any titles not-yet-published can be conveniently pre-ordered here so that you can easily plan ahead.

2008, Spiral-bound, Full-size Version
Size: 8.5" x 11"
810 pages
ISBN 1579479057
9781579479053
American Medical Association
October 2007
Price $92.95
(click below for 2008 spiral full-size edition)

 

2008, Softbound, Full-size Version
Size: 8.5" x 11"
810 pages
ISBN 1579479049
9781579479046
American Medical Association
September 2007
Price $89.95
(click below for 2008 softbound full-size edition)

 

2008, Softbound, Compact Version
Size: 6" x 9"
1.520 pages
ISBN 1579479006
9781579479008
American Medical Association
October 2007
Price $74.95
(click below for 2008 compact version)

 

2009, Spiral-bound, Full-size Version
Size: 8.5" x 11"
810 pages
ISBN 1603590129
978-1603590129
American Medical Association
October 2008
Price $92.95
(click below for 2009 spiral full-size edition)

 

2009, Softbound, Full-size Version
Size: 8.5" x 11"
810 pages
ISBN 1603590110
978-1603590112
American Medical Association
September 2008
Price $89.95
(click below for 2009 softbound full-size edition)

 

2009, Softbound, Compact Version
Size: 6" x 9"
1.520 pages
ISBN 1603590153
978-1603590150
American Medical Association
October 2008
Price $74.95
(click below for 2009 compact version)

 

With significant changes made yearly, you'll want your current copy as soon as possible!

  • Current official code set with complete summary of code changes - Provides a quick reference to all relevant current year changes; includes instructional notes, additional conventions and complete coding guidelines
  • Critical Coding and Reimbursement Alerts - Color coded, V Code Symbols, color 4th & 5th digit symbol indicators, and age & sex edits. Correctly identify codes that are restricted dependant upon age or sex of patient, lowering claim delays and denials. Quickly recognize when V codes can be used only as primary or only as an additional diagnosis.
  • Definitions and Illustrations - Clinical oriented for precise coding
  • Concise Guide - Complete official code set, guidelines and summaries of new year code changes
  • Official Coding Advice - Specific references from the AHA's Coding Clinic
  • "Unspecified" and "Other Specified" code alerts - Identifies which codes to use when the medical record documentation does not contain enough information to assign a more specific or unavailable code.
  • Clinically-oriented definitions and illustrations
  • Medicare Code Edits - Intuitive Symbols and Color-coded bars

Don't miss out on this best selling code book, contains a complete and comprehensive approach to medical diagnosis coding. HIPAA regulations require the use of the current standard code set, use of the official coding guidelines, and adherence to official coding advice.

Stay up-to-date with the most recent ICD-9-CM code changes. This comprehensive resource is organized to help improve coding accuracy and efficiency. Includes dictionary-style headings, color tabs and legends on each page. Rely on the AMA ICD-9-CM code book to provide you with:

  • References to AHA's Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM.
  • Identifies the exact issue of Coding Clinic, the official discussion of correct ICD-9-CM code assignment, which contains further information on particular codes. 
  • Complete Official Coding Guidelines. As required by HIPAA for coding and reporting both outpatient and inpatient services. 
  • Summary of Code Changes. Intuitive symbols and color-coded bars highlight all Medicare code edits crucial to correct reimbursement. 
  • Valid Three-Digit Code Table. Know at a glance whether a three-digit code is valid for submitting on a claim. 
  • Color Fourth-and Fifth-Digit Requirement Symbols. Color-coded intuitive symbol identifies codes that require an additional fourth and/or fifth digit. 
  • Clinically Oriented Diagnosis Definitions and Illustrations. Ensure quick and correct code selection.
  • Age and Sex Edits. Identifies codes that are restricted dependent upon age or sex of patient. 

Exclusive to the full-size editions:

  • Desk size, open flat, 8.5" x 11"
  • Time-saving coding tables
  • Valid three-digit code list

Specific to the compact editions:

  • A space-saving, color-coded physician resource, 6" x 9"
  • Includes comprehensive CMS guidelines, summary of code additions, deletions and revisions along with full-color anatomical charts.

You may also be interested in: ICD-9-CM Data Files on CD-ROM to import the newest ICD-9-CM codes and descriptions into your billing and claims reporting software.

You may wish to combine this resource with the tremendously useful software from the AMA: CodeManager.

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. Review current coding resources.

(information provided by the publisher)

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