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2016 ICD-10-CM Standard Edition
- 1st Edition - November 12, 2015
- Author: Carol J. Buck
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 3 2 0 6 2 - 7
Select diagnosis codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2016 ICD-10-CM: Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this practical manual includes all the ICD-10 codes needed… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSelect diagnosis codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2016 ICD-10-CM: Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this practical manual includes all the ICD-10 codes needed for basic inpatient, outpatient, and Medicare coding. As coders need more extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-CM — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this edition provides an essential background in A&P, pathology, and medical terminology, along with colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and clear instructions for using the book. Together, these features make diagnosis coding faster and easier. Also included is a companion website with the latest coding news and updates!
- UNIQUE! Full-color Netter’s Anatomy art is included in a separate section for easy reference and cross-referenced within the Tabular List to help you understand anatomy and how it may affect choosing codes.
- More than 150 illustrations provide visual orientation and enhance understanding of specific coding situations.
- Convenient Guide to the Updates in the front of the book lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing at-a-glance lookup of the annual changes.
- Two-color design provides an economical version of this coding manual.
- Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed in full and also integrated within the code set, providing fast, easy access to coding rules.
- Symbols and highlights draw attention to codes that may require special consideration before coding, including:
- New, Revised, and Deleted
- Codes that call for the use of additional character(s)
- Includes, Excludes 1 and Excludes 2
- Use Additional
- Unspecified
- Code First and Code Also
- Placeholder X symbol reminds you to assign placeholder X for codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character.
- Additional elements within specific codes define terms and add coding instructions relating to difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category.
- Items are included throughout the Tabular List to ensure accurate coding, providing additional information on common diseases and conditions.
- Codingupdates.com companion website includes the latest changes to the ICD coding system.
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 12, 2015
- Imprint: Saunders
- eBook ISBN: 9780323320627
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