ICD-10-CM 2017 The Complete Official Code Book (Icd-10-Cm the Complete Official Codebook)

ICD-10-CM 2017: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. The 2017 edition will incorporate the extensive changes expected to occur in the ICD-10-CM code set. At this time, 1,921 new diagnostic codes, 351 revisions and 313 deletions, plus numerous guideline changes have been proposed. Don't rely on outdated information! Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis. Features and Benefits * New Codes! More than 2,500 new codes, revisions and deletions, plus guideline updates proposed for 2017- final 2017 changes will be integrated as needed into the 21 chapters, tables and appendices* NEW FOR 2017! Illustrations and definitions in the tabular listing. Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury.* Intuitive features and format. This edition includes visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes.* Coding guideline explanations and examples. Detailed explanations and examples related to application of the ICD-10-CM chapter guidelines are provided at the beginning of each chapter in the tabular section. * Muscle/tendon translation table. This table is used to determine muscle/tendon action (flexor, extensor, other), which is a component of codes for acquired conditions and injuries affecting the muscles and tendons.* Placeholder X. This icon alerts the coder to an important ICD-10-CM convention-the use of a "placeholder X" for three-, four- and five-character codes requiring a seventh character extension. Target audience Coding professionals, physicians, allied health professionals, medical office staff, coding consultants, trainers, insurance practitioners, hospital billing offices (inpatient and outpatient) and insurance carriers.