Coding is a skill requiring in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, coding guidelines, and documentation issues. Both novice and experienced coders will have questions and when the code book and coding guidelines do not have the answer, the Coders Desk Reference for Diagnoses does. With this comprehensive resource, you can reduce coding errors and improve coding confidence by gaining a better understanding of the clinical meanings behind codes and referencing essential coding tips before assigning a code. Key Features and Benefits: ICD-10-CM Spotlight. Each chapter features a special section explaining a coding guideline or a special coding issue in ICD-10-CM to help you prepare for the transition. Detailed clinical descriptions. Access comprehensive clinical information, along with coding and documentation tips for all the diagnosis codes. Numerical organization by ICD-9-CM code. Locate codes quickly with a resource developed to work hand-in-hand with your Optum ICD-9-CM code book. Chapter-by-chapter 2014 highlights of coding guidance changes. There may not be new codes FY 2014, but coding guidance continues to be updated. ICD-9-CM is still the official code set until Oct 2014 stay in compliance. ICD-9-CM instructional chapter. Eliminate guesswork when selecting ICD-9-CM codes by mastering the coding conventions. Official coding tips and helpful scenarios. Improve overall coding accuracy with simple access to official coding advice specific to each ICD-9-CM code, plus correct coding rule application demonstrated through coding scenarios. AHA s Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM references. Reference citations listed with the code for official ICD-9-CM coding advice that every coder in every health care setting must follow. Syndromes chapter. Meet the challenge of coding syndromes with confidence by referencing this extensive list of syndromes to assist with appropriate code assignment. Detailed illustrations. Understand how anatomy, physiology, and clinical terms affect coding. Complete coding guidelines. Comply with HIPAA code set regulations.