2017 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians and Hospitals

2017 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians and Hospitals

<h2>Over 2700 code changes for 2017!</h2> <p>This is the only ICD-10-CM book designed for coders by coders. It includes everything an outpatient or inpatient coder needs to code diagnoses to the highest level of specificity!<br><br>It's time to update your ICD-10-CM book. Not only are there over 2,600 new, changed, and deleted codes and their descriptions, but new features make this ICD-10-CM the one you want on your desk. Ideal for coding, auditing, and compliance in the provider's office or facility, this ICD-10-CM was also developed for coding students. This book is AAPC's preferred ICD-10 for credentialing exams. Enjoy AAPC's <em>official </em>version, widely hailed for its ease of use, features, accuracy, and affordability.<br> In addition to the entire ICD-10-CM code set, AAPC's book includes:</p> <ul><font color="#FF0000"><b>NEW FOR ALL CODERS in 2017!</b></font> <li> Light reflective paper to reduce glare that can strain eyes</li> <li> New Color Coding in the Index to speed lookup time and accuracy</li> <li> Intuitive visual alerts to highlight code groupings and the distinctions between code choices.</li> <li> Appendix with Z codes for long term use of drugs.</li> <li> Symbols/alerts with Z codes that can be used as primary Dx.</li> </ul> <ul><font color="#FF0000"><b>NEW FOR HOSPITAL CODERS!</b></font> <li>Intuitive visual alerts complications and comorbidities CC or major complications and comorbidities MCC</li> <li><strong>Significant code changes </strong> 1,974 new, 311 deleted, and 425 revised codes</li> <li><strong>MCC and CC information </strong> Facility information makes this outpatient/inpatient volume unique.</li> <li><strong>Complete Official ICD-10-CM</strong> - View all 21 chapters, from infectious and parasitic diseases to injuries, including external causes and reasons for visit.</li> <li><strong>Complete Official ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines</strong> - Understand the guidelines, which are key to using this elegant code set properly.</li> <li><strong>Chapter Specific Guidelines </strong> Guidelines pertaining to each chapter in that chapter.</li> <li><strong>Facility Icons </strong> MCC, CC, and other icons needed for facility coding.</li> <li><strong>Color-coding</strong> - Navigate this large code set easier with color-coding. </li> <li><strong>Logical Icons for Coding</strong>- Logical symbols in code descriptions. <ul> <li>Gender icons</li> <li>Age icons</li> <li>Primary diagnosis indicators</li> <li>Manifestation codes</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Color Illustrations</strong> - Code accurately with detailed color illustrations featuring essential anatomy and terminology.</li> <li><strong>Extension Symbols</strong> - Differentiate codes by encounter, recovery stage, or laterality with these extension symbols.</li> <li><strong>Intuitive Features and Format</strong> - Ease into the new classification system using intuitive visual alerts to highlight code groupings and the distinctions between code choices. Plus, added features make finding specific sections easier.</li> <li><strong>Official index</strong> - Steer through the new coding system with the official index to the tabular section and index to the external causes.</li> <li><strong>Spiral Binding</strong> - Enjoy a book that lays flat for easy-to-use coding and durability.</li> </ul>