title: ICD-9-CM coding from a manager's perspective.
abstract: This article discusses how a clinical manager can work with staff to select the best diagnoses and ICD-9-CM code for each patient. The selection of diagnoses must be based on all available information and be directly related to the home care services provided. Case studies are presented to show application.
authors.affiliation: Community Health Accreditation Program, Columbia, SC 29206, USA. peggy@usit.net
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Greaves
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004194:Disease / Q000145:classification*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D008499:Medical Records; D011445:Prospective Payment System; D014481:United States