| Code efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2012 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, Professional Edition. Combining Netter's Anatomy artwork and the 2011 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) with a format designed by coders for coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference helps you easily access the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based coding. Plus, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support! ... Symbols throughout the text alert you to new, revised, and deleted codes and clearly identify codes that require special consideration before assigning, including unspecified codes, includes and excludes, use additional, code first, and codes that cannot be assigned as first-listed diagnoses. Additional hints, tips and definitions within specific codes provide extra guidance in coding anatomy, pathophysiology, or other coding directions. Guide to the Updates enables you to reference all annual coding changes at a glance. References to the American Hospital Association's Coding Clinics help you find expanded information about specific codes and their usage. Age and Sex edits alert you to codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex, helping to ensure accurate reporting. Omit and Code Also codes highlight government text needing special attention. Coding updates on the companion codingupdates.com website keep you informed of changes to ICD codes. Authorized support you can take into your certification exams to enhance your testing experience and help you ensure certification success. |