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 Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM.

The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in 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, 269 case summary exercises that are based on real patient records.

‘’Best of the Best. Awesome resources for instructors and students.’’ -Zakevia D. Green, MSHA, RHIA, LHRM, Asst. Professor, Coppin State University, Helene Fuld School of Nursing

‘’I have used the Coding Handbook for over 10 years and find it the most comprehensive textbook for teaching through an intermediate coding level.’’-Lisa DeLiberto, MS, RHIA, Program Chair and Assistant Professor, Passaic County Community College, Paterson

‘’...students are impressed at the accuracy in comparison to textbooks in other courses...the Power Point slides are especially helpful in the online section of my coding course.’’ -Leah Grebner, MS, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, Program Director, HIT, Midstate College, Peoria, IL