The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) proudly introduces the ICD-10-CM Code Book, 2014 Draft, to help you learn about and prepare for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. A portion of the proceeds from each book are donated to the AHIMA Foundation. Key Features Color-coding helps make navigation and code selection easier MCC and CC codes as identified by the MS-DRG system Chapter specific coding guidelines are the front of each chapter in the Tabular References to coding guidelines included throughout the Tabular Anatomical art included throughout the Tabular Identification of diagnoses that impact Medicare Code Editor edits Identification of diagnosis that impact MS-DRG pathways and edits Identification of diagnoses included in Medicare's Hospital- Acquired Conditions Program Appendices include Principal Diagnosis Collections for CC and MCC Exclusions and Hospital-Acquired-Conditions (HAC) Listings and Conditional Logic
Code more efficiently and accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2015 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. It simplifies ICD-10 coding to ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement for hospital inpatient or outpatient medical services. Full-color images and clear explanations of A&P, pathology, and medical terminology make it easy to develop the knowledge needed to assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes. Placeholder X symbol reminds users to assign placeholder X for codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character. CC (Complications & Comorbidities) and MCC (Major CC) symbols identify codes associated with the presence of secondary diagnoses from MS-DRGs and call attention to CC and MCC exceptions. Present on Admission symbol identifies the diseases that will always be coded as present on admission. Hospital Acquired Condition symbol notes specific conditions that will always be coded as hospital acquired. UNIQUE! Full-color Netter’s anatomy art is cross-referenced within the Tabular List to help you understand anatomy and how it will affect choosing codes. Over 150 full-color illustrations provide visual orientation and help you understand difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, or coding in a specific category. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed in full and also integrated within the code set, providing fast, easy access to the official coding rules. Numerous Items are included in the Tabular List, helping you code more accurately with detailed information on common diseases and conditions. American Hospital Association’s Coding Clinic® citations provide reference information regarding official ICD-10-CM coding advice that will enhance your understanding of specific codes. Symbols and highlights show which codes are an Unacceptable Principle Diagnosis, identify codes that call for the use of additional character(s), and highlight Excludes1 and Excludes2, Includes, Use Additional, Code First, Code Also, and Unspecified. Age and Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits denote codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex, helping to ensure accurate reporting. Manifestation code symbol spotlights certain conditions for which it is important to record the etiology (cause) and the manifestation (symptom) of the disease. Additional elements within specific codes define terms and supply additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category. Codingupdates.com companion website includes updates to the ICD-10 codes needed for diagnosis coding. Full-color format includes consistent color-coded symbols, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of hospital inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding.
This codebook helps Medical practices prepare for the future of hospital procedural coding with the latest and most comprehensive version of the official government draft of the ICD-10-PCS code set. ICD-10-PCS 2014: The Complete Official Draft Code Set presents the complete code set in 16 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system and indicated by color-coded page borders. The illustrated ICD-10-PCS codebook contains classifications for procedures, devices and technologies. The 2014 edition provides the latest code changes since publication of the 2013 edition.
Now with Medicare Code Edits (MCE) for the new ICD-10 MS-DRG reimbursement system the 2014 ICD-10-PCS: the Complete Official Draft Code Set makes facing the challenge of learning a new code set easier. Prepare for the future of coding using the resource that contains the latest version of the official government draft of the ICD-10-PCS code set, plus the features you have come to rely upon for coding accuracy in your ICD-9-CM code books. Ease the learning curve and face the challenges ahead with confidence. Key Benefits and Features: Optum Edge: Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Co
Now featuring our hallmark color-coding and symbols reflecting the new ICD-10 MS-DRG reimbursement edits, the 2014 ICD-10-CM: The Complete Official Draft Code Set makes facing the challenge of learning a new code set easier. Prepare for the future of coding with the latest and most comprehensive update to the code set. The current rule published in the Federal Register sets the adoption of ICD-10-CM to replace ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2 to go into effect October 1, 2014.
