Book excerpt: Get practical ICD-10-CM experience using real-life coding case studies Make the transition easier with this companion workbook to Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding. Written for all health care professionals who work closely with either diagnosing a patient, coding, or selecting a diagnosis code for patient encounters. Learn from real-life coding case studies rather than simple diagnosis statements. Designed as an independent study training tool, as well as for school programs. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction followed by the exercises and case studies corresponding to each chapter in the ICD-10-CM codebook. Organized by ICD-10-CM codebook section, this educational resource uses real chart notes from medical records to build skill and proficiency. Hands-on exercises helps users learn and retain the knowledge needed to successfully code with the new ICD-10-CM coding system. Features include: * Chart notes -- code directly from complete, real-life chart notes from medical records using the ICD-10-CM coding system * Chapter exercises -- hands-on exercises for each case using fill in the blank questions includes answer keys with rationale * Organized by ICD-10-CM specialty -- allows the user to follow along with the ICD-10-CM codebook