Code with more precision and efficiency to reduce claim delays and denials using the ICD-9-CM Professional for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, with critical coding and reimbursement edit alerts on the same page as the code you want. This product supports HIPAA compliance by providing the approved standard code set (ICD-9-CM), the official coding guidelines, references for official coding advice, coding instructions and conventions required under HIPAA. Do it right … in less time.

• EXCLUSIVE — Color coding system. Improve coding accuracy and efficiency with intuitive symbols and color coding that alerts you to crucial coding and reimbursement issues, such as “unspecified” and “other specified” codes.
• EXCLUSIVE — V code symbols. Quickly identify when a V code can be used only as primary or only as an additional diagnosis.
• EXCLUSIVE — Medicare as secondary payer alert. Know at a glance when Medicare should be considered a secondary payer.
• Current official code set with instructional notes and conventions, and complete official coding guidelines. Be in compliance with HIPAA transaction and code set requirements to avoid delayed or denied claims and costly fines for violating HIPAA requirements.
• Summary of new code changes for 2006. Eliminate the guesswork and reduce denied claims due to use of outdated codes.
• New and revised code symbols and dated pages. Quickly identify new code information and the date of the most recent change so you can perform accurate retrospective claim audits.
• Additional digit symbols. Color-coded symbols in the index and the tabular identify codes as invalid without a fourth or fifth digit.
• Definitions and illustrations. Gain an in-depth understanding of anatomy and disease processes while verifying correct code selection.
• AHA’s Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references. AHA's Coding Clinic provides the official coding advice that every coder in every health care setting must follow for ICD-9-CM.
• Manifestation code alert. Clearly identify codes that represent manifestations of underlying disease, and know when two codes are required.
• Age and sex edits. Know which codes have restrictions on their use based on age or sex of the patient — reducing claims delays and denials.
• “Unspecified” and “other specified” code alerts. Use these codes only when the medical record documentation does not contain enough information to assign a more specific code or when a more specific code for the diagnosis is not available. Dictionary-style headers, QuickFlip™ color tabs, legends and keys on each page. Save time and improve coding efficiency by locating a specific section more quickly.
• Earn CEUs for AAPC certified members.