Get practical ICD-10-CM experience using real-life coding case studies Make the transition easier with this companion workbook to Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding. Written for all health care professionals who work closely with either diagnosing a patient, coding, or selecting a diagnosis code for patient encounters. Learn from real-life coding case studies rather than simple diagnosis statements. Designed as an independent study training tool, as well as for school programs. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction followed by the exercises and case studies corresponding to each chapter in the ICD-10-CM codebook. Organized by ICD-10-CM codebook section, this educational resource uses real chart notes from medical records to build skill and proficiency. Hands-on exercises helps users learn and retain the knowledge needed to successfully code with the new ICD-10-CM coding system. Features include: * Chart notes -- code directly from complete, real-life chart notes from medical records using the ICD-10-CM coding system * Chapter exercises -- hands-on exercises for each case using fill in the blank questions includes answer keys with rationale * Organized by ICD-10-CM specialty -- allows the user to follow along with the ICD-10-CM codebook

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

Written for all health care professionals whose work involves diagnosing a patient, coding or selecting a diagnosis code for patient encounters, this workbook provides practical experience using real-life coding case studies rather than simple diagnosis statements

Designed for both the self-learner and classroom use, this educational ICD-10-CM coding resource teaches the user how to make the correct decision when selecting diagnosis codes using the new coding system. Written for all skill levels from basic to advanced, Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding provides examples of real-life chart notes to enhance understanding and provides the tools needed to select ICD-10-CM codes confidently. Organized in two sections, Part I provides an overview of the material in ICD-10-CM covering conventions and terminology, content, format, general coding guidelines, the coding process and supplementary classifications. Part II presents the basic guidelines for coding each chapter and provides concrete instructions on how to code the diseases and injuries categorized in ICD-10-CM. Features and Benefits - UPDATED CODES!--content has been updated and revised using the 2018 ICD-10-CM code set - Introduction to ICD-10-CM--contains conventions and terminology used in the ICD-10-CM coding system - Chapters organized by codebook section--allow the reader to follow along with the ICD-10-CM codebook - Chart notes--code directly from real-life chart notes from medical records using the ICD-10-CM coding system - Tools for self-learning and classroom use--includes end-of-chapter exercises with answers, PowerPoint(R) presentations for instructors, additional exercises with answers and mid-term and final examinations

These guidelines have been approved by the four organizations that make up the Cooperating Parties for the ICD-10-CM: the American Hospital Association (AHA), the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), CMS, and NCHS. These guidelines are a set of rules that have been developed to accompany and complement the official conventions and instructions provided within the ICD-10-CM itself. The instructions and conventions of the classification take precedence over guidelines. These guidelines are based on the coding and sequencing instructions in the Tabular List and Alphabetic Index of ICD-10-CM, but provide additional instruction. Adherence to these guidelines when assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes is required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The diagnosis codes (Tabular List and Alphabetic Index) have been adopted under HIPAA for all healthcare settings. A joint effort between the healthcare provider and the coder is essential to achieve complete and accurate documentation, code assignment, and reporting of diagnoses and procedures. These guidelines have been developed to assist both the healthcare provider and the coder in identifying those diagnoses that are to be reported. The importance of consistent, complete documentation in the medical record cannot be overemphasized. Without such documentation accurate coding cannot be achieved. The entire record should be reviewed to determine the specific reason for the encounter and the conditions treated.