Icd-9-cm 2005 Professional for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, Compact

Precise code selection is critical for reducing denials, delays and the risk of audit. Looking through multiple appendices, indexes and addendums for critical coding and reimbursement information wastes valuable time and can lead errors in code selection. Don't risk claim denials and delays. ICD-9-CM Professional for Physicians offers:

-The ability to easily verify the validity of a three-digit code

-Intuitive tables

-V code symbols identify when V codes can be used only as a primary or only as a secondary diagnosis

-Symbols located in the tabular section and in the index remind you when a code requires a 4th or 5th digit

-Updated annually to provide you with the HIPAA required new code set

-AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references

-Clinically oriented illustrations and definitions Symbols to remind coders about mandatory dual coding situations

-Edit symbols distinguish codes that detect inconsistencies between age or sex and diagnosis to improve code selection