A primer on ICD-9-CM coding.
Complete and accurate ICD-9-CM coding is important because coded data are used for a variety of purposes. This article provides a primer for home care clinicians and managers to master this essential function.
Prophet-Bowman
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Coding Policy and Compliance, American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL 60601, USA. sue.prophet@ahima.org
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged