New 2016 editions will be available mid-September 2015. The 2015 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with our hallmark features and format makes facing the challenge of using the new code set easier. Use the code book that contains the latest official government version of the ICD-10-CM code set, plus the familiar Optum coding and reimbursement alerts you have come to rely upon in your ICD-9-CM code books.
The 2015 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians edition includes:
NEW Optum Edge Exclusive symbol alerts coders to a new ICD-10-CM convention, shows when to use placeholder X .
NEW Optum Edge Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits. This edition includes all our hallmark color-coding and symbols for the most comprehensive coverage of MCE's for diagnoses:
Age
Sex
Manifestation codes
Other Specified
Unspecified
Key Word. Green font is used to differentiate key words that appear in similar code descriptions in a given category.
Following references in the indexes. The Following references help coders locate those alphanumeric codes that are out of sequence in the tabular.
Additional Character required symbols. Know when an additional character is required for code specificity and validity to avoid invalid code submissions (provided in Index and Tabular Section).
Intuitive features and format. Ease into the new classification system using intuitive visual alerts to highlight code groupings as well as the distinctions between code choices plus, added features that make finding specific sections easier.
Illustrations featuring anatomy and terminology included in the ICD-10-CM classification system.
Complete 2015 ICD-10-CM code set. View all 21 chapters, from infectious and parasitic diseases to injuries, including external causes and reasons for visit.
ICD-10-CM conventions. This new coding system comes with new conventions that are concisely outlined for quick reference.
ICD-10-CM official coding guidelines. Build a solid coding practice foundation and understanding and get the new coding system right the first time.
Official index. Navigate through the official index to the tabular section and external causes using our exclusive shade guides to easily identify subterms levels under main terms.
Table of Drugs and Chemicals and Neoplasm Table. Updated tables within ICD-10-CM with shaded columns and check additional character symbols.
HIPAA compliance. Comply with HIPAA transaction and code set requirements to avoid delayed or denied claims and costly fines for violations.
Please note: All 2015 editions of ICD-10 are in a "draft" format.
