Author: Optum

Publisher: Optuminsight

Published: 2013-09-01

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ISBN-13: 9781622540709

Now with our hallmark features and format, the 2014 ICD-10-CM: The Complete Official Draft Code Set for Hospitals 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. Start down the road to success using the resource that contains the latest version of the official government draft of the ICD-10-CM code set, plus the Optum 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 the confidence only an Optum product can deliver. Features and benefits Optum Edge -Exclusive This symbol (designed and used exclusively by Optum ) alerts the coder to a new ICD-10-CM convention - the use of a "placeholder x" Optum Edge - PDx acting as CC and MCC Alert. This symbol (designed and used exclusively by Optum) alert the coder to a new key factor in the ICD-10 DRG system that some diagnoses act as both the PDx as well as the CC or MCC. Optum Edge -Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits. This edition includes all our hallmark color-coding and symbols for the most comprehensive coverage of MCEs for diagnoses Age Sex Manifestation codes Unacceptable PDx Hospital-Acquired Condition MCC and MCC as PDx CC and CC as PDx HIV Optum Edge - ICD-10-CM-focused coding illustrations. Optum Edge-Intuitive features and format. Ease into the new classification system using intuitive visual alerts to highlight code groupings as well as the distinctions between code choices- plus, added features that make finding specific sections easier. Complete 2014 draft ICD-10-CM code set. View all 21 chapters, from infectious and parasitic diseases to injuries, including external causes and reasons for visit. ICD-10-CM