Principles Of Icd9 Coding , Third Edition

The ICD-9-CM is designed for the classification of patient morbidity and mortality information for statistical purposes and is also used by health care providers to substantiate the need for patient treatment. This workbook offers practitioners of all levels a comprehensive introduction to working with this coding protocol. It opens with an overview of medical terminology and the coding process. Then specific guidelines for coding are presented in six sections corresponding to types of illnesses (i.e., infectious diseases, mental disorders, etc.). The Windows- and Macintosh-compatible CD-ROM contains PowerPoint presentations as well as quizzes and midterm and final exams. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Simplify and streamline learning the ICD-9-CM coding process.

Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding, Second Edition is a textbook learning tool filled with explanations, background, tips, exercises and self-tests that lead new and veteran coders through all phases of the ICD-9-CM coding process for outpatient and physician services. It also prepares them to:

-Understand the purpose of ICD-9-CM and its relationship to the reimbursement process -Understand and apply coding conventions when assigning codes -Interpret basic coding guidelines for outpatient care -Assign ICD-9-CM codes to the highest level of specificity -Properly sequence ICD-9-CM codes -Understand basic medical terminology to correctly assign ICD-9-CM codes

Additions to the second edition include a chapter on understanding conventions and terminology, an overview of ICD-10-CM, midterm and final examinations, and new coding tips and examples.

The broad range of coding information is an easy-to-understand format makes this book a valuable resource for coders at all levels of experience. Whether for classroom use, on-the-job-training, or self-paced individual learning, Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding, Second Edition offers coding professionals a solid foundation for working with ICD-9-CM.