Buck’s 2024 ICD-10-CM for Physicians (AMA Physician ICD-10-CM (Spiral))

Buck’s 2024 ICD-10-CM for Physicians (AMA Physician ICD-10-CM (Spiral))

By Elsevier

As medical coding becomes increasingly complex, the need for a reliable and comprehensive reference tool for physicians and coders becomes more essential. Luckily, Elsevier has provided us with Buck’s 2024 ICD-10-CM for Physicians, a full-color manual designed by coders, for coders. This resource ensures the most accurate billing and reimbursement codes for medical services provided in physicians’ offices and outpatient settings.

The manual is divided into two main sections: the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries and the Alphabetic Index. The Tabular List presents codes in a systematic, numeric order, while the Alphabetic Index provides a tool for locating specific codes and their corresponding Tabular List entries. These two sections work in tandem to ensure accurate coding and proper reimbursement for medical services.

One of the key features of this edition is the inclusion of colorful anatomy plates, featuring illustrations from Netter’s Anatomy, which aid in the understanding of anatomy and how it can affect code choices. The anatomy plates are located in a separate section and cross-referenced within the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries.

In addition to the anatomy plates, the full-color design of the manual includes consistent color-coded symbols and text to provide easier access to codes and coding information. American Hospital Association’s Coding Clinic citations are also included, providing official ICD-10-CM coding advice relating to specific codes and their usage.

The At-a-Glance Guide to the 2024 ICD-10-CM Updates, located at the front of the book, lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing quick lookup of the coding changes. Furthermore, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed in full in the Introduction, at the beginning of each chapter, and integrated within the code set, providing easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most.

More than 190 illustrations are provided to aid in visual orientation and enhance understanding of specific coding situations. Items are also included throughout the Tabular List to ensure accurate coding, providing additional information on common diseases and conditions.

The book includes additional elements within specific codes to define terms and add coding instructions relating to difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category. Symbols and highlights draw attention to codes that may require special consideration before coding, including new, revised, and deleted codes, unacceptable principal diagnosis codes, codes that call for the use of additional character(s), Includes, Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 codes, Use Additional codes, and Code First and Code Also codes.

The Placeholder X symbol reminds coders to assign placeholder X for codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character. The Manifestation code symbol identifies conditions for which it is important to record both the etiology and the symptom of the disease. Furthermore, the HCC symbol indicates diagnoses in the Tabular List associated with Hierarchical Condition Categories.

Lastly, the Age and Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits help to ensure accuracy by denoting codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex.

Overall, Buck’s 2024 ICD-10-CM for Physicians is an excellent resource for coders and physicians seeking accurate and up-to-date billing and reimbursement codes. The inclusion of Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and full-color design sets this edition apart from others, making it easier to use and understand.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a reliable and comprehensive reference tool for medical coding, look no further than Buck’s 2024 ICD-10-CM for Physicians. This manual is a must-have for coders and physicians alike, providing the most accurate billing and reimbursement codes available. Not only will this manual aid in accurate coding, but it will also help to ensure proper reimbursement for medical services. Order your copy today and take the first step towards mastering medical coding.