2018 ICD-10-CM: Standard Edition by Carol J. Buck MS CPC CCS-P

Carol J. Buck’s 2018 ICD-10-CM: Standard Edition is a practical manual designed by coders for coders. It includes all the ICD-10 codes needed for basic outpatient and physician office coding. This edition provides an essential background in A&P, pathology, and medical terminology, along with colorful Netters Anatomy illustrations and clear instructions for using the book. Together, these features make diagnosis coding faster and easier.

A companion website with the latest coding news and updates is also included.

Convenient Guide to the Updates

A convenient guide to the updates is listed in the front of the book, providing at-a-glance lookup of the coding changes.

Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs)

Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed in full in the Introduction, at the beginning of each chapter, and integrated within the code set, providing easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most.

Full-Color Netters Anatomy Art

Unique! Full-color Netters Anatomy art is included in a separate section for easy reference and cross-referenced within the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries, to help users understand anatomy and how it may affect choosing codes.

175 Illustrations

175 illustrations provide visual orientation and enhance understanding of specific coding situations.

Additional Elements

Additional elements within specific codes ensure accurate coding, providing additional information on common diseases and conditions.

Symbols and Highlights

Symbols and highlights draw attention to codes that may require special consideration before coding, including:

• New, Revised, and Deleted Codes
• Codes that call for the use of additional character(s)
• Includes, Excludes 1 and Excludes 2
• Use Additional/Unspecified/Code First and Code Also
• Placeholder X symbol reminds users to assign placeholder X for codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character.

Updated 2018 Official Code Set

The updated 2018 official code set reflects the latest ICD-10 codes needed for diagnosis coding.

Key Terms Highlighted

NEW! Key terms are highlighted making code selection faster and easier.

Product Details:

Series: ICD-10-CM (Standard Edition)

Pages: 1568

Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (October 3, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323430708

ISBN-13: 978-0323430708

Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 2.2 x 10.4 inches