The most widely used publication for teaching entry-level thru experienced coders: certificate and academic HIM programs; in-service audit reference; in-service performance valuations; and individual self-instruction and testing. The ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association???the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic?? for ICD-9-CM. Faye Brown's ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the three volumes of the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Each Handbook contains 100-plus exercises and review questions plus an additional 269 case summary exercises.