Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding

The third edition of Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding helps health care professionals learn how to make correct decisions when selecting diagnosis codes using the new system. It is written for all skill levels-from basic to advanced-and appropriate for self- learners and the classroom. This educational tool helps professionals: * Understand the purpose of ICD-10-CM and its relationship to the reimbursement process * Understand and apply coding conventions when assigning codes * Interpret basic coding guidelines for outpatient care * Assign ICD-10-CM codes to the highest level of specificity * Properly sequence ICD-10-CM codes