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

Faye Brown

ISBN 10: 1556483619 / ISBN 13: 9781556483615

Published by Aha Services, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, Without Answers (Brown, ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook without Answers)
• Publisher: Aha Services
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556483619
• ISBN 13: 9781556483615
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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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.

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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.