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#ICD 10 CM 2021 THE COMPLETE OFFICIAL CODEBOOK CODE#
This edition includes full-color illustrations and visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, codes associated with CMS hierarchical condition categories (HCC), Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes. Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury and provide better understanding of complex diagnostic terms. New and updated definitions in the tabular listing.Obtain insight into coding for physician and outpatient settings. The symbol identifies diagnosis codes associated with Quality Payment Program (QPP) measures under MACRA. FY 2021 codes, including a conversion table and code changes by specialty.Quickly see the complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the Official coding guidelines for 2021 are bound into this codebook. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis.

This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement.Įach of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. ICD-10-CM 2021: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier.
