Description ICD-10-CM 2019: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier.
Detailed explanations and examples relat. - Coding guideline explanations and examples.
This icon alerts the coder to an important ICD-10-CM convention--the use of a "placeholder X" for three-, four- and five-character codes requiring a seventh character extension. - Placeholder X.
This edition includes full-color illustrations and visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, codes associated with CMS hierarchical condition categories (HCC), Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes. - Intuitive features and format.
Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury. - NEW The addition of more than 300 new definitions in the tabular listing.
Obtain insight into coding for physician and outpatient settings. - NEW The addition of more than 100 coding tips.
The symbol identifies diagnosis codes associated with Quality Payment Program (QPP) measures under MARCA. - NEW QPP symbol in the tabular section.
Quickly see the Complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the FY 2019 codes.
Features and Benefits - NEW Full list of code changes.
The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis.
Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding.
This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing Medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement.
Description ICD-10-CM 2019: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier
