Book Summary:
Do you have the wide range of skills—combining knowledge and practice—to successfully master diagnostic coding? Make sure that you’re armed with the latest edition of ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding and Reimbursement for Physician Services! This expert-written text for students and physician-based coding personnel will be a reference you’ll turn to time and time again. If you’re a student, the text provides a solid introduction to the basic principles of ICD-9-CM coding. In addition to informed text, you’ll also work with illustrative examples and exercises based on actual case documentation. The book also teaches students and physician-based coding personnel how to analyze clinical data for reimbursement purposes. A free online instructor’s guide is available to AHIMA member-educators for reference and downloading on the Assembly on Education’s Community of Practice. Includes ICD-9-CM code updates effective October 1, 2003. |