Published in cooperation with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association, the New 2000 Edition of the ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is...-- The only reference that incorporates the official ICD-9-CM changes for fiscal year 2001-- The most widely used publication for teaching ICD-9-CM-- Designed for use by both entry-level and more experienced codersThere are more than 100 review exercises interspersed throughout the text and at the end of the chapters. These exercises describe additional information about a patient's background or present condition, and allow coders to practice their coding skills on examples that closely resemble actual patient records. The answers to these exercises not only provide the correct codes and principal diagnoses, they also explain why a particular code is correct or what information is most important in a certain case.
I am a RHIA, CCS, working as an senior internal auditor. I have been a DRG coordinator, HIM Director, consultant, etc. Trust me...if you want to learn ICD, this is the best resource you can use. Book explains various clincal processes in detail. Buy this book if you want to sharpen your ICD skills.
The undisputed primer of ICD-9 CM diagnosis coding
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Without a doubt, the absolute primer of correct ICD-9 coding. Faye Brown has been a member of the editorial advisory board for the Coding Clinic, which is published by the Central Office on ICD-9-CM at the American Hospital Association. She also served as acting director of the Central Office in 1990. This definitive book covers the correct way to code any diagnosis situation. Great learning text for beginners as well as a great reference tool for experienced coders. When in doubt, consult Faye Brown!
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