Publisher's Synopsis
Revised with new chapters and information, this training and educational tool written by an expert in coding training and instruction, helps to simplify learning the ICD-9-CM coding process. Chapters include all areas of ICD-9-CM - from an introduction to the content, format, and coding process, to an in-depth analysis for identifying and locating the most appropriate codes. Rounding out this textbook is a new chapter on the future of diagnostic coding with emphasis on ICD-10-CM. Written in an easy-to-understand format, Principles will help the reader to understand the purpose of ICD-9-CM and its relationship to the reimbursement process; understand and apply coding conventions when assigning codes; interpret basic coding guidelines for outpatient care; and understand basic medical terminology to assign ICD-9-CM codes correctly.
