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The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) proudly introduces the ICD-10-PCS Code Book, 2018 to help you execute the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. Key Features Completely updated for all 2018 codes and coding guidelines Includes color-coded tabs to align with section colors Coding guidelines included in the Introduction and before each section for quick reference Color-coded sections help make navigation and code selection easier Medical-Surgical and OB sections include Code Listings American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic references included throughout the Tabular Anatomical art included in each body system section of the Medical and Surgical Tables and Code Listings Identification of procedures that impact Medicare Code Editor (MCE) version 34 edits Identification of procedures that impact MS-DRG version 34 pathways and edits Identification of procedures that are included in Medicare s Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) program Appendices include Root Operation Definitions, Type and Qualifier Definitions, Medical and Surgical Approach Definitions, Body Part Key, Device Key and Aggregation Table