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Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-9-CM Procedures — 2013
Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-9-CM Procedures — 2013
   
Publisher: OPTUM MedeTrac Price
ISBN: 9781601516374 $118.95
Item: IDR313
Format: Compact
Availability: September 2012
Retail Price: $139.95
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Coding is a skill requiring in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, new technology, coding guidelines, and documentation issues. Both novice and experienced coders will have questions—so when the code book and guidelines do not provide the answers, the Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-9-CM Procedures will. With this comprehensive resource on all the ICD-9-CM procedure codes, you can improve coding confidence by gaining a better understanding of the technical terminology and intricacies of procedures, along with essential coding tips, before selecting a code

Optum Edge—ICD-10-PCS Spotlight. Each chapter features a special section explaining a coding guideline or a special coding issue in ICD-10-PCS to help you prepare for the transition.

  • Optum Edge—Detailed procedure descriptions. Find procedures described in detail using terminology found in the medical record. 

  • Optum Edge—Numerical organization by ICD-9-CM code. Locate codes quickly with a resource developed to work hand-in-hand with your Optum ICD-9-CM code book.

  • Chapter-by-chapter 2013 coding highlights. There may not be new codes FY 2013, but coding guidance continues to be updated. ICD-9-CM is still the official code set until Oct 2013 stay in compliance.

  • ICD-9-CM instructional chapter. Eliminate guesswork when selecting ICD-9-CM procedure codes by mastering the coding conventions.

  • Official coding tips and helpful scenarios. Improve overall coding accuracy with access to official coding advice specific to ICD-9-CM codes, plus correct coding rule application demonstrated through coding scenarios.

  • AHA’s Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references. Access the official ICD-9-CM prodecural coding advice follow.

  • Detailed illustrations. Understand how anatomy, physiology, and clinical terms affect coding.

  • Eponym chapter. Meet the challenge of coding procedures identified by eponyms in the medical record.