Updated for 2018 ICD-10 CM (International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification) guidelines, this 6 page laminated guide covers core essentials of coding clearly and succinctly. Author Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer used her knowledge and experience to provide the largest number of valuable facts you can find in 6 pages, designed for you to find answers fast with color coded sections, and bulleted lists. A must for students seeking coding certification and a great desktop refresher for professionals for classifying and coding diagnoses, symptoms and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care. 6-page laminated guide Coding Conventions & Official GuidelinesInstructional NotationsChapter-Specific Official GuidelinesSelection of Principal DiagnosisReporting Additional DiagnosesDiagnostic Coding & Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient ServicesSteps to Coding DiagnosesUsing the ICD-10-CM ManualDocumentation of Complications of CareRules of ComplianceExternal Cause CodesSequencing Multiple Codes CorrectlyWhat to Code & What Not to CodeThe Process of AbstractingMedical Coding ICD-10-PCSSelection of Principal ProcedureICD-10-PCS Coding ConventionsICD-10-PCS Sections & SubsectionsMedical & Surgical GuidelinesObstetrics GuidelinesNew Technology GuidelinesICD-10-PCS Terms
Dr. Shelley C. Safian has been teaching Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, and Medical Billing and Coding, both onsite and online, for more than 15 years. Safian writes a monthly Q&A column for the online publication JustCoding and writes several articles each year on various aspects of coding. In addition, she is the author of six textbooks. Her newest book, Foundations of Health Care Administration, was released January 2014. Safian is in her fourth year as the chair of the continuing education committee for FHIMA (Florida Health Information Management Association). In the past, she has served on several committees and practice councils on the national, state, and local levels of the American Health Information Management Association. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC-H, CPC-I), and an ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer.