Medical Records Briefing, October 2008, Ensure that coders review the new ICD-9-CM coding guidelines effective October 1
Medical Records Briefing, October 1, 2008
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Instructions: Effective October 1, coders must refer to the newest set of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines that outline several important changes. Test staff knowledge with the following scenarios. Download the guidelines, which provide a more detailed rationale for the answers to these questions, at www.cdc.gov/nchs/datawh/ftpserv/ftpICD9/ftpICD9.htm.
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