Basic ICD-9-CM Coding, 2003 - Softcover

Schraffenberger, Lou Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584261056 ISBN 13: 9781584261056

Publisher: American Health Information Management Associ, 2002

Synopsis

To beginning students, learning how to code diagnoses and procedures in health records may feel like solving a difficult puzzle. This revised and updated edition of AHIMA’s coding instruction classic gives hands-on solutions for facing the challenges of accurate coding. An excellent resource for educators, Basic ICD-9-CM Coding provides the kind of detailed, practical information that can be used as a roadmap for grounding students in the basics of this vital area of coding. Completely updated for 2002, the text is a reliable source for the latest practices and procedures when it comes to ICD-9-CM coding.

As a teaching tool, this basic text gets across the fine points of ICD-9-CM coding by making them more accessible and easier to understand for students. Step by step, this workbook details the structure, rules, and guidelines for correct coding. Organized to cover each section of ICD-9-CM, students get all the ICD-9-CM basics they need to make the most of their coding skills! Students will benefit from the special attention given to explaining the structure of the ICD-9-CM codebook. Students enjoy a hands-on approach to learning, complete with specially designed exercises and examples that ensure they have an excellent grasp of multiple coding contexts. Includes ICD-9-CM code updates effective October 1, 2002.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Health Information Management Associ
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584261056
• ISBN 13: 9781584261056
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 346