| Abstract: | ICD-10-CM 2017: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. The 2017 edition will incorporate the extensive changes expected to occur in the ICD-10-CM code set. At this time, 1,921 new diagnostic codes, 351 revisions and 313 deletions, plus numerous guideline changes have been proposed. Don't rely on outdated information! Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis. |
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