This software contains the information you need to code claims correctly the first time, every time. 2009 Bare Essentials for ICD-9-CM Coding contains:

• All 2009 ICD-9-CM Codes – A complete, up-to-date listing of ICD-9-CM codes
  
• Coding and Reimbursement Alerts – Help ensure clean claims to reduce delays and denials
  
• Age Edits
  
• Gender Edits
  
• 4th Digit Required
  
• 5th Digit Required
  
• Code Type Indicators – Know instantly if you are dealing with an “unspecified code” or an “other specified code”
  
• “Manifestation Code” Indicators – Alert you to codes that describe manifestations of underlying disease—know when two
  codes are required
  
• New and Revised Code Indicators – Instantly identify the recent code and description changes to ICD-9-CM
  
• Official Coding Guidelines – The “How-To” for ICD-9-CM coding
  
• CodersCentral.com Extra E-mail Alert Service – Helps you stay abreast of the latest news affecting ICD-9-CM codes as
  well as code changes
  
• Microsoft Windows® Compatibility