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pbElsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this ICD-9-CM reference by Carol J. Buck!/b /p pCode efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's b2011 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2, 3, Professional Edition/b. Combining Netter's Anatomy artwork and the i2010 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR)/i with a format designed by coders for coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference helps you easily access the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and maximum reimbursement in physician-based and inpatient coding. Plus, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support! /pullibCoverage of all three ICD-9-CM volumes/b fulfills all of your coding needs with one comprehensive guide./li plibConvenient spiral binding/b makes it easy to access the information you need in practice settings. /li plibUNIQUE! Full-color Netter's Anatomy artwork/b clarifies complex anatomic information to help you appropriately code related procedures./li plibiUse Additional Digit(s)/i symbol/b in the index identifies codes that require an additional digit to remind you to check the tabular. /li plibFull-color design /bincorporates color-coded symbols to help you quickly find the information you need./li plibMore than 150 full-color illustrations/b enhance your understanding of difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, and specific coding situations. /li plibiThe 2010 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR)/i/b are listed within the lists of codes and in a separate index for fast, easy access to the coding rules when you need them. /li pliItems provide detailed information on common diseases and conditions, helping you code more effectively. /li plibSymbols/b throughout the text alert you to new, revised, and deleted codes and clearly identify codes that require special consideration before assigning symbols, including use additional, includes and excludes, code first, and codes that cannot be assigned as principal diagnoses. /li plibiPresent on Admission/i symbol/b highlights particular diseases that will always be coded as present on admission./li plibiHospital Acquired Condition/i symbol/b notes specific conditions that will always be coded as hospital acquired for easier recognition. /li plibiComplications Comorbidities (CC)/i and iMajor Complications Comorbidities (MCC)/i symbols/b help you instantly recognize codes associated with the presence of secondary diagnoses from MS-DRGs./li plibCC and MCC Exclusion lists/b instantly alert you to CC and MCC exceptions. /li plibAdditional hints, tips and definitions/b within specific codes provide extra guidance in coding anatomy, pathophysiology, or other coding directions. /li plibiGuide to the Updates/i/b enables you to reference all annual coding changes at a glance. /li plibReferences to the American Hospital Association's iCoding Clinics/i/b help you find expanded information about specific codes and their usage. /li plibAge and Sex edits/b alert you to codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex, helping to ensure accurate reporting. /li plibiManifestation/i code/b helps you identify certain conditions where it is important to record both the etiology (cause) and the manifestation (symptom) of the disease./li plibiOmit/i and iCode Also/i codes/b highlight government text needing special attention./li plibiNon OR Procedure/i symbols/b help you recognize procedures affected by DRG. /li plibCoding updates/b on the companion codingupdates.com website keep you informed of changes to ICD codes. /lilibAuthorized support/b you can take into certification exams to enhance your testing experience and help you ensure certification success./li/ul
