<p>Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's <b>2015 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals: Volumes 1, 2 and 3, Professional Edition</b>. Designed <i>by</i> coders <i>for</i> coders, this reference combines <i>Netter's Anatomy</i> illustrations and the <i>Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting</i>. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based and inpatient coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!</p><br><br><ul><br><ul><b></ul><li>Coverage of all three ICD-9-CM volumes</b> includes all codes for inpatient (hospital-based) and outpatient (physician office-based) coding. </li><li><b>Unique!<i> Netter's anatomy</i> art </b>included in the front of the book and cross referenced where appropriate within the Tabular list helps you understand complex anatomic information and how it may affect coding.</li><li><b>More than</b> <b>130 full-color illustrations</b> make it easier to understand difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, and coding in a specific category. </li><li><b>Full color throughout with consistent color-coded symbols and text</b> provides easier access to codes and coding information. </li><li><b>Color-coded <i>Table of Drugs</b></i> simplifies code selection.</li><li><i><b>Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting</b> <b>(OGCRs)</b></i> are listed and also integrated within the code set, providing fast, easy access to the official coding rules. </li><li><b>Symbols and highlights identify new, revised, and deleted material</b> as well as government material needing special considerations, including:</li><br><ul><li>Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis</li><li>Use Additional Digit(s)</li><li>Includes and Excludes</li><li>Use Additional</li><li>Code First<b></b></li></ul><li><b>Additional elements within specific codes provide you with useful hints, tips, and definitions</b> to supply additional coding instruction and aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category.</li><li><b>Use Additional Digit(s) </b><b>symbol</b> in the Index identifies codes that require an additional digit and serves as a reminder to check the Tabular List to prevent inaccurate coding out of the index.</li><li><b>American Hospital Association's</b> <i><b>Coding Clinic<SUP>®</i></SUP> citations</b> provide reference information regarding official ICD-9-CM coding advice that will enhance understanding of specific codes.</li><br><ul> </ul></ul><br><br><ul><b><li>Codingupdates.com companion website</b> includes ICD-9-CM coding updates, an ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk, and MS-DRG information<b>.</b></li></ul>