Principles of ICD9 Coding, 2001

To help simplify and streamline learning the ICD-9-CM coding process, the American Medical Association introduces Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding. Principles is a textbook learning tool filled with explanations, history, practical tips, examples, exercises, and self-tests. Written in an easy-to-understand format, Principles is designed to guide new and veteran coders through all phases of ICD-9-CM, from basic concepts to more detailed issues. Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding is designed to help accomplish the following objectives: -- Understand the purpose of ICD-9-CM and its relationship to the reimbursement process.-- Understand and apply coding conventions.-- Interpret basic coding guidelines for outpatient care.-- Assign ICD-9-CM codes to the highest level of specificity.-- Understand basic medical terminology to correctly assign ICD-9-CM codes.Debra Hampton is the author of 'Principles of ICD9 Coding, 2001', published 2001 under ISBN 9781579471415 and ISBN 1579471412.