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Including all the features found in Physician ICD-9-CM 2011, the hospital edition provides valuable features that help you easily access the information you need while improving coding accuracy and efficiency. p>
Design improvements for increased functionality include lighter weight paper, new dictionary style headings and more intuitive use of color throughout. Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice.
Highlighted symbols—help you quickly identify "Present on Admission," "Complication and Comorbidity," "Major Complication and Comorbidity," and "Hospital-Acquired Condition" that may affect DRG assignment and aid in reducing risk of upcoding audits and potential fines
Highlighted symbol for "Unrelated OR Procedure"—see important information at a glance
Exclusive! Full-color Frank Netter anatomical plates—provide a complete visual understanding of the anatomical structures described within ICD-9-CM codes
"Coding Tips and Notes" boxes—define terms and provide additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category
Latest OCGR—includes current critical coding rules listed within the codes for an instant reference
Companion Web site—features access to the latest updates, ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalk (New for 2011!), MS-DRG information, plus coding tips and links to other coding sites
Full-color coding tables—ease eye strain and enhance your understanding of diseases and conditions, and specific coding categories
Compact Edition
Softbound, 6 x 9", 1,837 pages
ISBN#: 978-1-4377-2554-4
Authors: American Medical Association
List Price: $79.95
Sale Price: $62.95
Available Date: September 2010
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