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Stock #: 09-10079
ISBN : 978-1-60151-136-2

When the ICD-9-CM code book and coding guidelines do not have all the information you need, find answers to your coding issues in Coders’ Desk Reference for Diagnoses. This reference works with your code book to provide coders, medical staff, payers and health care professionals with comprehensive clinical, coding and documentation guidance on ICD-9-CM coding. Plus, Updated to include detailed clinical information and coding tips with scenarios for all the new ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for 2009.

• Detailed Descriptions. Using terminology found in the medical record, detailed clinical explanations of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes are critical to proper code selection.
• Enhanced Coverage of the New Codes for 2009. New for this edition, comprehensive discussions about new codes and the impact on coding practices.
• Comprehensive ICD-9-CM Instructional Chapter. Presents the conventions of ICD-9-CM, building the knowledge and skills needed to improve overall coding accuracy and efficiency.
• Comprehensive Coding Advice. With AHA’s Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references, complete official coding guidelines, coding advice and documentation tips, this reference works with the ICD-9-CM code book to provide you with all the critical information for coding compliance.
• Syndromes Chapter. Includes more than 1,500 syndromes, defined and cross-referenced with ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes, helping to meet the challenge of coding syndromes with confidence.
• Anatomy Chapter. Illustrations of body systems, body planes and movement help to correctly code and understand how anatomy, physiology and clinical terms affect coding.
• Coding Scenarios. Examples demonstrate correct coding assignment to teach proper use of specific ICD-9-CM codes and improve coding accuracy.
• V Code and E Code Supplementary Classification Sections. Coverage of the use of and coding tips for the V code and E code supplementary classifications.
• Earn 6 Continuing Education Units from the American Academy of Professional Coders.