Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding

The transition to ICD-10-CM will impact all physician practices. With an increased number of codes, along with enhanced code specificity, the transition will require a significant amount of planning and training. Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding will give your practice what it needs to smoothly and successfully make the move.

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 code(s) 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 confidently move from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM.

Introduction to ICD-10-CM contains conventions and terminology used in the ICD-10-CM coding system.
Chapters organized by codebook section allows the reader to follow along with the ICD-10-CM codebook.
Chart notes allow the user to code directly from real-life chart notes from medical records using the ICD-10-CM coding system.
Guidelines for coding leads the reader through each of the ICD-10-CM sections by reviewing and analyzing the guidelines.
Tools for self-learning and classroom use includes end-of-chapter exercises with answers, and a CD with PowerPoint® presentations for instructors, additional exercises with answers, and mid-term and final examinations.
Organized in two sections where 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.
CD-ROM with checkpoint exercise answers along with PowerPoint® slides for each chapter for use by instructors or users who want an overview of the each chapter. An exam testing module is included with a midterm examination, final examination and additional exercises for diagnosis code skill building.