AMA Physician ICD-9-CM 2008, Volumes 1 & 2 (Softbound)
Be prepared with the most recent ICD-9-CM code changes with this comprehensive resource strategically organized to help improve coding accuracy and efficiency. Includes dictionary style headings, color tabs and legends on each page. Complete features include:
Current official code set with complete summary of code Changes - Provides a quick reference to all relevant 2008 changes; includes instructional notes, additional conventions and complete coding guidelines
Clinically-oriented definitions and illustrations
Color fourth- and fifth-digit alert symbols in index and tabular
Valid three-digit list - Identifies when an additional digit is not available for a condition or disease
Age and sex edits - Correctly identify codes that are restricted dependent upon age or sex of patient
V code designation symbol alerts
"Unspecified" and "Other Specified" code alerts