2014 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition - E-Book

2014 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition - E-Book

<p>Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's <b>2014 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition</b>. Designed <i>by</i> coders <i>for</i> coders, this reference combines <i>Netter's Anatomy</i> illustrations and the <i>Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting</i>. It simplifies ICD-10 diagnosis to ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement for 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.</p><ul><b><li>At-a-glance</b> <b><i>Guide to the Updates</b></i> lists all new and revised codes, providing quick access to the annual changes.</li><li><b>Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting</b> <b>(OGCRs)</b> are listed and also<b> </b>integrated within the code set, providing fast, easy access to the official coding rules. </li><li><b>Unique!<i> </i>Full-color <i>Netter’s anatomy</i> art </b>is cross-referenced within the Tabular List to help you understand anatomy and how it will affect choosing codes.</li><li><b>More than 150 full-color illustrations</b> provide visual orientation and help you understand difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, or coding in a specific category.</li><li><b>Additional elements </b>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.</li><li><b>Symbols and highlights</b> show which codes are an Unacceptable Principle Diagnosis and identify codes that call for the use of additional character(s).</li> </ul><ul><b><li>NEW! Updated 2014 Draft Code set.</li><li>NEW!</b> <b>American Hospital Association’s <i>Coding Clinic</i><SUP>®</SUP> citations</b> provide reference information regarding official ICD-10-CM coding advice that will enhance understanding of specific codes. </li><li><b>NEW!</b> <b>CC (Complications & Comorbidities) and MCC (Major Complications & Comorbidities) Exclusions</b> call attention to CC and MCC exceptions. </li> </ul>