Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for both the self-learner and classroom use, this educational ICD-10-CM coding resource teaches the user how to make the correct decision when selecting diagnosis codes using the new coding system. Written for all skill levels from basic to advanced, Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding provides examples of real-life chart notes to enhance understanding and provides the tools needed to select ICD-10-CM codes confidently.
Organized in two sections, Part I provides an overview of the material in ICD-10-CM covering conventions and terminology, content, format, general coding guidelines, the coding process and supplementary classifications. Part II presents the basic guidelines for coding each chapter and provides concrete instructions on how to code the diseases and injuries categorized in ICD-10-CM.
Features and Benefits
- UPDATED CODES!-content has been updated and revised using the 2017 ICD-10-CM code set.
- Introduction to ICD-10-CM-contains conventions and terminology used in the ICD-10-CM coding system.
- Chapters organized by codebook section-allow the reader to follow along with the ICD-10-CM codebook.
- Chart notes-code directly from real-life chart notes from medical records using the ICD-10-CM coding system.
- Tools for self-learning and classroom use-includes end-of-chapter exercises with answers, PowerPoint® presentations for instructors, additional exercises with answers and mid-term and final examinations.
Physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, non-physician providers, coders, billers, clinical staff and consultants.
