ICD-9-CM 2013 Prof Ed for Physicians, Vols 1&2: Compact

The updated 2013 edition delivers important diagnostic coding and reimbursement information. By integrating the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting into the ICD-9-CM code set, this codebook provides the information you need to ensure the most accurate billing for your physician practice. The 2013 edition includes dictionary-style headings for quick reference and color coding and symbols to aid in code utilization. Special Features
• Full-color Frank Netter anatomical plates — educate users about anatomy
• Companion website — provides the latest updates, an ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk, and MS-DRG information
• Coding tips and notes developed by coding experts — define terms and provide additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category
• American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CMr citations — provide reference information regarding official ICD- 9-CM coding advice that will enhance your understanding of specific codes Additional highlights
• Full-color coding tables — simplify complex coding issues and speed code searches
• "Guide to 2013 Updates" section — lists all new, revised and deleted ICD-9-CM codes to help reduce denied claims due to outdated codes
• Color-coded annotations — highlight those codes that require additional considerations, enhance your understanding of terminology and clarify important coding criteria
• More than 200 code-specific color photographs and illustrations — help users visualize and recognize the disease referenced
• Disease explanations — ensure that you have the correct code