The handbook's format and style of presentation follows that of previous editions inspired by the Faye Brown approach to coding instruction. The handbook is authored by Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA, Director of Coding and Classification at the AHA.
Fiscal year 2021 code updates, including new information on COVID-19, vaping-related disorder, history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension, immunodeficiency, cytokine release syndrome,cerebrospinal fluid leak, intracranial hypotension, neonatal cerebral infarction, and “chronic stroke”
Up-to-date guidance on coding signs and symptoms, diseases, disorders, procedures, conditions, complications of care, long-term care, and more
Reflects the Official Coding Guidelines
Over 200 chapter-based and final review exercises
Built-in workbook of case summary exercises
More than 50 four-color illustrations of anatomy, common disorders, and procedures
Test information includes:
LOINC codes
diseases the test is often used to detect or monitor
overview of the test
utility - when/why/how the test is used
specimen collection methods/procedures
testing methodology
usual turnaround time
interpretation of test results
reference ranges for test results (normal, abnormal, etc.)
diagnosis and billing codes
ICD-10-CM
ICD-9-CM
CPT
additional or related tests
references - more information about the tests
web resources - additional online information about the test
search by test name, synonym, LOINC code, disease or CPT/ICD code
filter by Methodology or Specimen Type
auto-suggest search terms
This product also includes Laboratory Decision System (LDS) rankings. LDS uses a proprietary ranking system that enables healthcare providers to correctly select and order the most relevant tests based on diseases, symptoms, and ICD-10 codes.
Access to this feature is available in the following products:
Medical Lab Tests w/LDS Ranks
SAMPLE PAGE: The lists of tests shown below is for "abdominal aortic aneurysm"
Lab Tests for abdominal aortic aneurysm
type: Diseases of vascular system - Aortic Aneurysm including Dissection, Rupture, and nonrupture states
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