All the coding conventions, tips, and edits you need on each page to code accurately. This resource supports HIPAA compliance and accurate coding and includes official guidelines, easy-to-read symbols, and color coding in an easy-to-use format.

• All 2008 new and revised codes integrated along with a summary of all code changes
  
• Over 1,000 Plain English Descriptions™ of complex codes Color Symbols denote 4th and 5th digits required
  
• Age and Sex edits integrated with easy-to-read symbols
  
• Nationally-accepted symbols within code descriptions highlight new or revised text Complications and comorbidities (CC) alert symbols to aid in reducing “upcoding” audits and potential fines
  
• Over 200 code-specific illustrations to ensure accurate coding
  
• Over 20 full-color, full-page anatomy illustrations with code references
  
• Color Symbols denote “Other Specified” or “Unspecified” procedures, “Valid OR” procedures, and “Non-OR” procedures
  
• V Code designation symbol help the user recognize when V codes can be used only as a primary diagnosis or only as additional diagnosis
  
• AHA Coding Clinic References noted below applicable codes IPPS compliance symbols to identify all Medicare Code Edits (MCE) used to audit claims
  
• Valid three-digit list to identify a condition or disease when an additional digit is not available
  
• Spiral binding with color tabs for quick look-ups
  
• Also available in Compact version 08-13004 Price $67.46 (was $89.95)