ICD-9-CM Changes 2004

-Rationale for new and revised codes. Knowing the reason behind every code change is critical to adapting coding practices.- Explanation of changes to indexes, conventions and instructional notes.- Clinical presentation and treatment. Coders must understand the clinical presentation of a condition or the intricacies of a procedure in order to code correctly.- Clinical definitions of diagnoses and procedures. Recognize terms found in the medical records that pertain to new codes, ensuring correct application of the code changes.- Coding scenarios clarify application of the new codes.- Illustrated to help orient you to code changes.- Annotated official addendum. View the official addenda that contain all the changes with annotations to the three volumes of ICD-9-CM, including text deletions.ICD-9-CM Changes 2004, with ISBN 9781563374869 and ISBN 1563374862.