New! 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, including the new, procedures and codes. Improve your coding confidence and efficiency with this comprehensive guide to the ICD-9-CM procedure codes. Updated to include detailed clinical information and coding tips with scenarios for all the new ICD-9-CM procedure codes for 2009.

• 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 2009 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.
• Coding Scenarios and Coding Tips. Learn the proper usage of specific ICD-9-CM procedure codes and improve overall coding accuracy.
• 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.
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