Pediatric Code Crosswalk: ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, 2nd edition

Available October 2015! Pediatric Code Crosswalk: ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, 2nd Edition is designed as a quick reference tool for pediatric diagnosis coding and will assist in the integration of the ICD-10-CM nomenclature and code set into practice. This spiral bound quick reference guide simplifies the transition process by listing ICD-9-CM codes for the most common pediatric diagnoses right alongside their ICD-10-CM counterparts to assist selecting the most appropriate code conversion.

This guide will assist pediatric providers and coders by streamlining pediatric diagnosis coding for ICD-10-CM and includes basic guidelines for selecting appropriate codes for commonly encountered pediatric diagnoses and diseases. All codes are indexed by diagnosis and organized alphabetically for easy identification. A glossary of medical abbreviations accompanies this guide.

Also, for this updated edition, numerous coding tips, tables, and tools have been included alongside the cross-walked codes, as well as an expansive appendix, featuring ICD-10 related articles on various implementation strategies, transition considerations, and other best coding practices.