ICD-9-CM Standard for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2 — 2014

Optum Edge—Highlighted coding informational notes. Recognize important code usage guidance for specific sections more easily with highlighted notes.

Optum Edge —Intuitive color-coded symbols and alerts. Identify critical coding and reimbursement issues quickly with alerts, such as “Other Specified” and “Unspecified” diagnosis alerts, on the same page as the code you need.

Optum Edge —Instructional and informational note alerts. Find coding notes clearly designated for enhanced emphasis and coding accuracy.

Optum Edge —Additional digit required symbols. Know when an additional fourth or fifth digit is required for code specificity and validity to avoid invalid code submissions (provided in Index and Tabular Section).

V-code symbols. Understand the appropriate use of-V codes that may only be sequenced as first-listed diagnosis for cleaner claim submissions.

Manifestation code alert. Properly use codes that represent manifestations of underlying disease by knowing when two codes are required and by knowing alerts to sequencing rules.

Age and sex edits. Be aware of which codes have restrictions on use based on age or sex of the patient to prevent claim delays and denials.

Hallmark page design and features. Locate information quickly with a user-friendly page design, including dictionary-style headers, QuickflipTM color bleed tabs, and legend keys.

HIPAA compliance. Avoid delayed or denied claims and costly fines for violations.