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Book ICD 9 CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide written by Ba Kobayashi and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need to have a strong understanding of how ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes are determined, then you have chosen the right book, ICD-9-CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide. The author designed a book that goes beyond the fundamentals, that gets into the details of ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure code assignment as would be experienced on the job. This user-friendly reference teaches coders how to handle many coding situations, while also being comprehensive enough to teach someone with a basic knowledge of medical coding how to move to the next level of advanced inpatient coding. Updated every year to reflect the annual ICD-9-CM coding changes, the text enables HIM professionals to master the concepts of medical coding while also gaining critical knowledge to pass the CCS exam administered by AHIMA and the CPC-H exam from the AAPC. The book also serves as an excellent desk reference and resource for coders who need to refresh their ICD-9-CM coding skills. Among the topics covered in Volume 1 are inpatient coding guidelines, coding conventions, coding tables, and a drug reference. However, the heart of this manual is the body system analysis, based on chapters 1 - 17 of the Tabular list in Volume I of the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines. The chapters are categorized by body system such as respiratory, digestive, et al. The chapters in this study guide follow the same sequence as the Official Coding Guidelines. All chapters, in addition to highlighting basic coding guidelines, contain situation-based coding tips and coding examples. A quiz follows each chapter reinforcing concepts in a rigorous manner that applies directly to the professional coding environment. The book also contains a selective discussion of invasive procedures that the coder will most likely encounter on the job and on the exam. At the end of ICD-9-CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide are 15 case studies, providing the reader with an opportunity to assess their ICD-9-CM coding skill set and speed at coding inpatient medical records. Each record contains a face sheet, history & physical, progress notes, and answer sheet. Some of the case studies contain ER reports, consultations, as well as operative and pathology reports. The answer key at the end of this study guide contains a rationale for all code assignments. 456 short answer questions 116 multiple choice questions 15 full medical record case studies Each question is highly relevant and reflects a coding situation most hospital-based inpatient coders will face. The text strives to ensure the reader understands every diagnosis and procedure discussed: thorough discussion of symptoms, standard treatment protocols, and medications. Coding examples and quizzes help clarify the information presented. Linda Kobayashi, BA, RHIT, CCS, has been a coder and coding manager for almost 20 years. Since 1998, Ms. Kobayashi has owned and operated Codebusters, Inc., a nationwide coding consulting company. Widely regarded as a medical coding and auditing expert, she has conducted workshops on a variety of coding topics, including CCS Exam preparation workshops. Throughout her career the author has remained professionally active, as an AHIMA member as well as a member of her state association, CHIA (California health Information Association). Her formal training includes a teaching credential from California State University Los Angeles, a B.A. degree in English Literature from University of California Los Angeles, an RHIT from AHIMA after completing the RHIT program at East Los Angeles College, and a CCS certificate from AHIMA. Extensive experience as a hands-on coder, auditor and educator, and has given the author the expertise to help coders prepare for the professional coding environment.

Book ICD 9 CM and POA Coding Mentor

Download or read book ICD 9 CM and POA Coding Mentor written by Patricia L. Bower-Jernigan and published by Amer Hospital Assn. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coding Mentor provides real world guidance for improving the critical thinking process behind ICD-9-CM coding, POA indicator decisions, and MS-DRG assignments. Using copies of 75 actual medical records, it enables staff to work through the clinical workflow process of inpatients suffering various conditions in increasingly complex cases as they would with one-on-one mentoring by a seasoned professional. It will improve coders proficiency and lead to better quality coding, and more accurate POA indicator and MS-DRG code assignments. It is a tool for achieving a higher level of coding certification and for improving competence, independent thinking and growth.

Book ICD 9 CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006  Without Answer Key

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006 Without Answer Key written by Janatha R. Ashton and published by AHA Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Workbook is a self-learning exercise companion to the ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook 2006, and it can be used as an ancillary text for classroom study. It contains hundreds of self-learning exercises based on real health records. The case summary style of the exercises requires the student to consider the patients condition as well as all relevant information provided: medical history, reason for admission or encounter, laboratory results, procedures performed, and the diagnoses listed. In all exercises, student need to apply pertinent coding principles and official coding guidelines in making code assignments and designating the principal diagnosis and procedure for each episode of care in clean, technically correct language.Challenging practice drills test the users coding skills in a variety of realistic health care settingsfrom the physician office to inpatient care.The Workbook is also available with a Answer Key Supplement ( ICD-9-CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006, With Answer Key 2005, 78 pages, 81⁄2" x 11", soft cover, ISBN 1-55648-327-9, AHA Order No. 148027, $45.00).

Book Workbook for ICD 9 CM Coding  Theory and Practice  2013 2014 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Workbook for ICD 9 CM Coding Theory and Practice 2013 2014 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforce your knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding concepts and apply that knowledge to realistic medical records! Corresponding to the chapters in Lovaasen and Schwerdtfeger's ICD-9-CM Coding with ICD-10: Theory and Practice, 2013/2014 Edition, this practical workbook offers engaging, interactive exercises to help you review concepts in the textbook and transfer your knowledge to successful employment in medical coding. - Both ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes are shown in all coding exercises and examples (including answer keys, available on a companion Evolve website) to prepare you for the implementation of ICD-10. - Hands-on activities and case studies let you apply coding concepts to actual health records and case scenarios. - Matching exercises, fill-in-the-blank questions, coding questions, and case scenarios with MS-DRG assignment reinforce key concepts from the textbook. - Greater emphasis on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding prepares you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10.

Book ICD 9 CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book CPT Professional 2022

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  • Author : American Medical Association
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  • Release : 2021-09-17
  • ISBN : 9781640160873
  • Pages : 1200 pages

Download or read book CPT Professional 2022 written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CPT(R) 2022 Professional Edition is the definitive AMA-authored resource to help healthcare professionals correctly report and bill medical procedures and services.

Book ICD 9 CM Coding  Theory and Practice with ICD 10  2013 2014 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Coding Theory and Practice with ICD 10 2013 2014 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to code effectively with ICD-9-CM medical coding and gain a thorough introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding with one book! ICD-9-CM Coding, 2013/2014 Edition combines basic coding principles with proven, practical insight and the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to prepare you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS. Whether you're learning to code for the first time or making the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, leading medical coding authors Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger deliver the fundamental understanding you need to succeed in hospital and physician settings. Both ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes are shown in all coding exercises and examples (including answer keys). Emphasis on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding prepares you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process. Line coding exercises and activities challenge you to apply concepts to solve problems. ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) are included in each coding chapter, immediately following the ICD-9-CM coding guidelines. Full-color A&P content, disease coverage, procedure guidelines, and drug data ensure that you’re familiar with key topics affecting medical coding. Medical record coverage introduces the records and documents you’ll encounter on the job. Updated Coding Clinic references direct you to the definitive coding resource from the American Hospital Association (AHA). A companion Evolve website provides convenient online access to the OGCR, medical and surgical root operations definitions, a MS-DRG list, partial answer keys, and more.

Book Workbook for Step by Step Medical Coding  2013 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Workbook for Step by Step Medical Coding 2013 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain the correct reimbursement for medical services with this helpful workbook. Specifically designed to parallel the content of Carol J. Buck's Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition, it provides more than 1,500 questions and terminology exercises that cover both the ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis coding systems, and includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the materials you'll encounter in practice. - Dual coding in chapters 13-31 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every question requiring an ICD answer) ensures you can code using the sets of both today and tomorrow. - Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set prepares you for the eventual transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. - Three types of activities help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge: - Theory: fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and true/false questions - Practical: line coding exercises - Reports: practice coding with actual medical record documentation - Consistent question format with odd numbered answers provided mirrors the format of the main text to improve your coding skills and promote critical thinking. - Over 90 original source documents, cleared of all confidential information, provide real-world experience with the reports you will encounter on the job. - Updated content presents the latest coding information so you can practice with the most current information available.

Book Medical Terminology   Anatomy for ICD 10 Coding   E Book

Download or read book Medical Terminology Anatomy for ICD 10 Coding E Book written by Betsy J. Shiland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Pharmacology in each body system and a Pharmacology Basics appendix help you recognize drugs and medications in medical reports. NEW! More than 50 new images bring terminology to life. NEW! Additional procedural terms supply a more complete picture of the number and kind of procedures you will encounter on medical reports. NEW! Normal Lab Values appendix familiarizes you with normal and abnormal lab values so you know when to search a medical record for possible additional diagnoses. NEW! Tablet and mobile-optimized Evolve activities offer an easily accessible source for extra interactive practice and learning.

Book ICD 9 CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006  with Answers

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006 with Answers written by Janatha R. Ashton and published by AHA Press. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICD-9-CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006, with Answer Key, 2005, 78 pages (plus 56 page Answer Key), 81⁄2" x 11", soft cover, ISBN 1-55648-326-0, AHA Order No. 148026, $49.00.This Workbook is a self-learning exercise companion to the ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook 2006, and it can also be used as an ancillary text for classroom study. It contains hundreds of self-learning exercises based on real health records. The case summary style of the exercises requires the student to consider the patients condition as well as all relevant information provided: medical history, reason for admission or encounter, laboratory results, procedures performed, and the diagnoses listed. In all exercises, student need to apply pertinent coding principles and official coding guidelines in making code assignments and designating the principal diagnosis and procedure for each episode of care in clean, technically correct language.Challenging practice drills test the users coding skills in a variety of realistic health care settingsfrom the physician office to inpatient care. The answer key shows a list of correctly assigned and appropriately sequenced codes. The list of codes for each exercise is followed by a comments section, which explains how the codes were assigned and why some codes were not assigned. The comments also direct readers to pertinent entries in the three volumes of ICD-9-CM and often include references to helpful discussions and guidelines in the ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook 2006.The Workbook is also available without the Answer Key Supplement (ICD-9-CM Workbook for Beginning Coders 2006, Without Answer Key, ISBN 1-55648-327-9, AHA Order No. 148027, $45.00).

Book Medical Insurance Made Easy   E Book

Download or read book Medical Insurance Made Easy E Book written by Jill Brown and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the insurance industry. - Contains a new chapter on UB-92 insurance billing for hospitals and outpatient facilities. - Includes a new appendix, Quick Guide to HIPAA for the Physician's Office, to provide a basic overview of the important HIPAA-related information necessary on the job.

Book ICD 10 CM 2021  The Complete Official Codebook with Guidelines

Download or read book ICD 10 CM 2021 The Complete Official Codebook with Guidelines written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-20 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICD-10-CM 2021: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis. Official coding guidelines for 2021 are bound into this codebook. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Full list of code changes. Quickly see the complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the FY 2021 codes, including a conversion table and code changes by specialty. QPP symbol in the tabular section. The symbol identifies diagnosis codes associated with Quality Payment Program (QPP) measures under MACRA. New and updated coding tips. Obtain insight into coding for physician and outpatient settings. New and updated definitions in the tabular listing. Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury and provide better understanding of complex diagnostic terms. Intuitive features and format. This edition includes full-color illustrations and visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, codes associated with CMS hierarchical condition categories (HCC), Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes. Placeholder X. This icon alerts the coder to an important ICD-10-CM convention--the use of a "placeholder X" for three-, four- and five-character codes requiring a seventh character extension. Coding guideline explanations and examples. Detailed explanations and examples related to application of the ICD-10-CM chapter guidelines are provided at the beginning of each chapter in the tabular section. Muscle/tendon translation table. This table is used to determine muscle/tendon action (flexor, extensor, other), which is a component of codes for acquired conditions and injuries affecting the muscles and tendons Index to Diseases and Injuries. Shaded guides to show indent levels for subentries. Appendices. Supplement your coding knowledge with information on proper coding practices, risk adjustment coding, pharmacology, and Z codes.

Book Adams  Coding and Reimbursement   E Book

Download or read book Adams Coding and Reimbursement E Book written by Wanda Adams and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the basics of coding, insurance, and reimbursement in one concise text, this reader-friendly resource is your key to understanding the fundamentals of medical billing and coding. Clearly organized, full-color chapters guide you through the entire coding and claims process, detailing coding rules and applications, insurance guidelines, and the reimbursement system, all accompanied by real-world practice to help you apply what you’ve learned in the field! Highlighted examples illustrate concepts in realistic medical office settings to enhance your understanding. Coding exercises teach you how to correctly code using the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 manuals. Test Your Knowledge questions within each chapter help you assess your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for exams. Critical thinking problems challenge you to apply chapter concepts to common coding scenarios. Code It and Claim It! software familiarizes you with a professional coding claim interface similar to programs you’ll use on the job and provides real-world practice with actual patient cases. Key term lists and an extensive glossary reinforce your understanding of important coding and insurance terminology. NEW application exercises help you put your knowledge of coding and reimbursement into practice.

Book Step by Step Medical Coding  2013 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Step by Step Medical Coding 2013 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems. In-depth, step-by-step explanations of essential coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2013 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the eventual transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding sets in one source! - Dual coding in Units 4 and 5 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow. - Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set in Unit 2 prepares you for the eventual transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2, 3, and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions. - Concrete "real-life" coding examples help you apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field. - Over 500 total illustrations of medical procedures or conditions help you understand the services being coded. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills: - One answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer - Multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer - Identifiers next to the answer blank(s) to guide you through the most difficult coding scenarios - Answer blanks with a preceding symbol (3 interlocking circles) indicates that the user must decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question - In-text exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, emphasize key information, and test your retention and understanding. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes. - Practice activities on the companion Evolve website reinforce key concepts from the text. - Updated content presents the latest coding information so you can practice with the most current information available.

Book Step by Step Medical Coding  2015 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Step by Step Medical Coding 2015 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! From Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this edition fully covers ICD-10-CM in preparation for the transition to ICD-10. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material. Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9. Over 500 illustrations include medical procedures and conditions that help you understand the services being coded, and images from Carol J. Buck's professional ICD and HCPCS manuals that familiarize you with the format of professional coding manuals. Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the transition to ICD-10. A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions, activities, and terminology exercises to reinforce your understanding of medical coding. Available separately. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answer blanks. From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable tips and helpful advice for working in today’s medical coding field. Coder’s Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Appendix with sample EHR (Electronic Health Record) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. NEW! Encoder practice exercises on the companion Evolve website provide added practice and help you understand how to utilize an encoder product. UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Book Step by Step Medical Coding  2014 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Step by Step Medical Coding 2014 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! Carol J. Buck’s Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this edition provides complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the upcoming ICD-10 transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! Over 500 illustrations of medical procedures and conditions help you understand the services being coded. Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the upcoming transition to ICD-10. Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers in both ICD-9 and ICD-10. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today’s medical coding field. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. Coder’s Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. New appendix with sample Electronic Health Record (EHR) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace.

Book Step By Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition   E Book

Download or read book Step By Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems, providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2011 edition now provides full coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one source! Carol J. Buck's proven step-by-step approach guides you through difficult concepts in the most direct, straightforward manner to ensure complete understanding. Dual coding prepares you for the switch to ICD-10. In Units 3-5, for every exercise and chapter review question with an ICD-9 answer, you are provided with the matching ICD-10 code. In-text exercises throughout each chapter reinforce coding rules and concepts and follow the book's step-by-step approach. Quick Check features immediately reinforce key concepts and test your retention and understanding. Toolbox features provide additional real world cases for analysis and applying knowledge to specific case elements. Concrete "real-life" coding examples allow you to apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field. Full-color design with over 450 illustrations ensures easy navigation and presents material in a unique, compelling way. Coding Shots provide tips for complicated coding scenarios and advice for entering the job market. From the Trenches quotes provide valuable, up-to-date insights from instructors and professionals in the medical coding field. Stop! notes offer a brief summary of material just covered to help ensure retention and understanding and provide a transition into the next topic. Caution! notes warn of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science. Check This Out! boxes offer notes on accessing reference information, primarily via the Internet. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2 and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions. Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes. Practice activities and Coding Guidelines are available on the companion Evolve Resources website to help reinforce key concepts from the text and provide fast, easy access to the most up-to-date content. A free 30-day demo of SpeedECoder lets you complete cases using an actual online encoder.