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Code quickly and effectively with the AMA's Physician ICD-9-CM 2012 Professional Edition codebook. The updated 2012 edition delivers access to important coding and reimbursement information with informative symbols and color-coding throughout. Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) listed with the codes for instant reference in a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice.
Designed with the end-user in mind, the 2012 edition includes dictionary-style headings for quick reference and intuitive use of color throughout including color bleed tabs and symbol keys to help easily identify proper code information. Additional Features include:
- Exclusive! Full-color Frank Netter anatomical platesclarify complex anatomic information to help you appropriately code related procedures
- Companion Web sitefeatures access to the latest updates, ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk, MS-DRG information, and more
- "Coding Tips and Notes"developed by a team of leading coding experts, define terms and provide additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category
- Full-color coding tablessimplify complex coding issues and speed code searches
- "Guide to 2012 Updates" sectionprovides an at-a-glance listing of all new, revised and deleted codes to help reduce denied claims due to outdated codes
- Color-coded annotationshighlight codes that require additional considerations, enhance your understanding of terminology and clarify important coding criteria for various diseases and conditions
- Latest OGCRincludes current critical coding rules listed within the codes for an instant reference
- More than 200 code-specific color photographs and illustrations found next to each diseasehelp you code more efficiently and accurately
- Disease explanationsensure that you have the correct code
- American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM referencesfound throughout resource with applicable codes
- Customer Favorite! Apple-flap spine on spiral boundmakes shelving recognition and bookmark capabilities easier
