ICD-10-PCS Code Book, 2018 - Paperback

by H. Jadun (Author)

ICD-10-PCS 2018: The Complete Official Codebook helps coders use the PCS portion of the ICD-10 code set. The code set is laid out ink content reflects 2016 versions of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting as well as AHA Coding Clinic(R) for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS content published through May 2016. The handbook's format and style of presentation follows that of previous editions inspired by the Faye Brown approach to coding instruction. The text leads students to logical answers and provides primary supporting sources. This logical approach has enabled the Handbook to become the most popular textbook for hospital and physician office coder training. Each chapter includes an overview that highlights important points, as well as "learning outcomes" and "terms to know" features that help readers understand and absorb new information. A "Remember..." feature provides sidebar comments or facts that alert readers to special information or perspectives. Expanded indexes enhance the speed of finding and applying new information easy-to-understanding tables sorted by type of procedure. Key Features Completely updated for all 2017 codes and coding guidelines Includes color-coded tabs to align with section colors Coding guidelines included in the Introduction and before each section for quick reference Color-coded sections help make navigation and code selection easier Medical-Surgical and OB sections include Code Listings American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic references included throughout the Tabular Anatomical art included in each body system section of the Medical and Surgical Tables and Code Listings Identification of procedures that impact Medicare Code Editor (MCE) version 34 edits Identification of procedures that impact MS-DRG version 34 pathways and edits Identification of procedures that are included in Medicare s Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) program Appendices include Root Operation Definitions, Type and Qualifier Definitions, Medical and Surgical Approach Definitions, Body Part Key, Device Key and Aggregation Table