Ingenix ICD-9-CM Changes: An Insider's View 2004

-Rationale for new and revised codes. Knowing the reason behind every code change is critical to adapting coding practices.
- Explanation of changes to indexes, conventions and instructional notes.
- Clinical presentation and treatment. Coders must understand the clinical presentation of a condition or the intricacies of a procedure in order to code correctly.
- Clinical definitions of diagnoses and procedures. Recognize terms found in the medical records that pertain to new codes, ensuring correct application of the code changes.
- Coding scenarios clarify application of the new codes.
- Illustrated to help orient you to code changes.
- Annotated official addendum. View the official addenda that contain all the changes with annotations to the three volumes of ICD-9-CM, including text deletions.