ICD-9-CM 2011 for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2, & 3

Including all the features found in Physician ICD-9-CM 2011, the hospital edition provides valuable features that help you easily access the information you need while improving coding accuracy and efficiency. Design improvements for increased functionality include lighter weight paper, new dictionary style headings and more intuitive use of color throughout. Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice. * Highlighted symbols-help you quickly identify "Present on Admission," "Complication and Comorbidity," "Major Complication and Comorbidity," and "Hospital-Acquired Condition" that may affect DRG assignment and aid in reducing risk of upcoding audits and potential fines * Highlighted symbol for "Unrelated OR Procedure"-see important information at a glance * Exclusive! Full-color Frank Netter anatomical plates-provide a complete visual understanding of the anatomical structures described within ICD-9-CM codes * "Coding Tips and Notes" boxes-define terms and provide additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category * Latest OCGR-includes current critical coding rules listed within the codes for an instant reference * Companion Web site-features access to the latest updates, ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalk (New for 2011!), MS-DRG information, plus coding tips and links to other coding sites * Full-color coding tables-ease eye strain and enhance your understanding of diseases and conditions, and specific coding categories