Faye Brown ICD-9-CM Coding Hanbook 2009 Without Answers

The most widely used publication for teaching entry-level thru experienced coders:

• certificate and academic HIM programs
• in-service audit reference
• in-service performance evaluations
• individual self-instruction and testing

Authoritative, Accurate Information

The ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association—the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9-CM.

Faye Brown’s ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the three volumes of the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Each Handbook contains 100-plus exercises and review questions that allow coders to practice coding skills. An additional 269 case summary exercises, based on real patient records, and official 2009 code changes covering pain management, pressure ulcers, ventilator associated pneumonia, POA requirements, etc, have been added in this edition. Additional instructor training aids and and an expanded reference section make this a uniquely effective training tool.

NEW in the 2009 Handbook:

• 269 Case summary exercises for beginner thru intermediate coders
• Official code changes covering pain management, pressure ulcers, ventilator associated pneumonia, POA requirements, and much more!
• Color guides and expanded reference index
• Updated ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS information from the Central Office
• 100+ chapter exercises and review questions with code updates
• Updated Power Point slides on Handbook chapters
• Updated case summary exercise bank

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