The 2009 ICD-9-CM Expert for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 & 3, pairs the most up-to-date code set with critical coding and reimbursement alerts on the same pages as the code you need to help your facility deliver precise, efficient and timely reimbursement, the first time. Be completely HIPAA compliant using revised official coding guidelines, references for official advice from AHA Coding Clinic, coding instructions and conventions, as well as updated Medicare code edits. The easy-to-use format includes definitions, illustrations, symbols and color coding.