<p>Learn to code effectively with ICD-9-CM medical coding and gain a thorough introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding all in one text! Whether you're learning to code for the first time or beginning the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, <b>2012 ICD-9-CM Coding Theory and Practice with ICD-10</b> delivers the fundamental understanding you need to succeed in hospital and physician settings and prepare for the October 2013 ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. Leading medical coding authorities Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger combine basic coding principles with proven, practical insight and the <i>ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR)</i> to equip you for complete professional success in the changing medical coding field.</p><br><br><ul> <li><b>Coverage of both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding </b>equips you for coding success today and in your future career.</li> <p> <li><i><b>ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR)</b></i> provide fast, easy access to the latest codes and examples for proper application. </li> <p> <li><b>Integrated medical record coverage</b> familiarizes you with records and documents youÕll encounter on the job.</li> <p> <li><b>MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details</b> guide you through this key component of the coding process. </li> <p> <li><b>Line coding exercises and activities</b> challenge you to apply chapter concepts to solve problems.</li> <p> <li><b>A&P content</b> in each coding chapter includes full-color illustrations and clarifies important anatomy and physiology concepts.</li> <p> <li><b>Disease coverage</b> details commonly encountered conditions related to ICD-9-CM coding.</li> <p> <li><b>Updated <i>Coding Clinics</i> references</b> guide you to the latest coding insights from the American Hospital Association (AHA).</li> <p> <li><b>Procedure guidelines</b> help you effectively apply ICD-9-CM Volume 3 codes for success in inpatient facility settings. </li> <p> <li><b>Drug data</b> familiarizes you with medication names you may encounter in medical records for greater coding accuracy.</li> <p> <li><b>Companion Evolve website</b> provides convenient online access to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR), medical and surgical root operations definitions, MS-DRG list, and answer keys. </li> </ul><br><br><ul><br><li><b><i>Introduction to ICD-10-PCS</i> chapter</b> prepares you to code in inpatient facility settings after the October 2013 ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation date.</li></ul>