ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, Without Answers (Brown, ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook without Answers) - Softcover

Faye Brown

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556483619 ISBN 13: 9781556483615

Publisher: Aha Services, 2009

Synopsis

The ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual. The book is used by academic and in-service instructors to arrange course outlines and study exercises to train new and experienced coders. Each Handbook contains 100-plus exercises and review questions plus, 269 case summary exercises based on real patient records.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Faye Brown’s ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the three volumes of the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Each Handbook contains 100-plus exercises and review questions that allow coders to practice coding skills. An additional 269 case summary exercises, based on real patient records, and official 2009 code changes covering pain management, pressure ulcers, ventilator associated pneumonia, POA requirements, etc, have been added in this edition. Additional instructor training aids and and an expanded reference section make this a uniquely effective training tool. A free, 60-minute audio presentation on Handbook highlights by Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA, is offered to purchasers.

About the Author

The American Hospital Association Central Office promotes uniformity of health care data by establishing coding and classification standards and guidelines across health care
settings. Staff provide expert advice by serving as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of coding information to AHA members and other users of clinical data. Nelly Leon-Chisen is the Director of Coding and Classification and heads the Central Office on ICD-9-CM and the Central Office on HCPCS. She represents the AHA as one of the ICD-9-CM cooperating parties responsible for the development of AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aha Services
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1556483619
• ISBN 13: 9781556483615
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 720
• Editor: Nelly Leon-Chisen