• Stay informed with Inside Track to ICD-10. Receive more than just a code book with a new program that provides you with exclusive access to ICD-9 updates and special reports, in addition to ICD-10 training and transition information.   
• Highlighted coding instructional and informational notes. Recognize important code usage guidance for specific sections more easily with highlighted notes.
• Intuitive color-coded symbols and alerts. Identify critical coding and reimbursement issues quickly with alerts on the same page as the code you need.
• Instructional and informational note alerts. Find coding notes clearly designated for enhanced emphasis and coding accuracy.
• Additional digit required symbols. Know when an additional fourth or fifth digit is required for code specificity and validity to avoid invalid code submissions (provided in Index and Tabular Section).
• V-code symbols. Understand the appropriate use of V-codes that may only be sequenced as first-listed diagnosis for cleaner claim submissions.
• Manifestation code alert. Properly use codes that represent manifestations of underlying disease by knowing when two codes are required and alerts to sequencing rules
• Age and sex edits. Be aware of which codes have restrictions on use based on age or sex of the patient to prevent claim delays and denials.
• Hallmark page design and features. Locate information quickly with a user-friendly page design, including dictionary-style headers, Quickflip^TM color bleed tabs, and legend keys.
• HIPAA compliance. Avoid delayed or denied claims and costly fines for violations.

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• More value with the Expert edition:
  
• Coding tables. Reduce time spent on code selection for complex diagnoses that typically require additional research and steps.

• 10 Steps to Correct Coding. Receive step-by-step instruction to improve coding accuracy and more effectively use ICD-9-CM conventions.

•  Valid three-digit code list. See at a glance whether a code is valid for claim submission to prevent denied claims due to invalid code usage.

• New and revised code alerts with dated pages. Know which codes and instructions are new or revised, with dates on the page indicating when the change was made.

• Synopsis of code changes. Perform accurate, retrospective claim audits by quickly identifying new code information for the year. 
   

 Keep up-to-date all year with the Updateable Expert edition:

• Three yearly updates:

  • September 2010- Full-text update with new codes and updated Coding Clinic references.

  • February 2011- New illustrations, definitions, Coding Clinic reference, and updated coding edits.

  • July 2011- Newsletter with a preview of the critical coding guidance changes — Plus, an ICD-10-CM update.

• AHA’s Coding Clinic topic summaries. Review a summary of coding advice from the latest AHA Coding Clinic with the September and February updates.