Assignment Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2-3 body pages Points Possible: 100 Due Date: 9/4/2011 11:

Due Date: 9/4/2011 11:59:59 PM CT The use of the ICD-9-CM codes for the classification of diseases has been an important part of coding in the health care industry since the early 1900s. When using ICD-9-CM codes, there are four main steps that should be followed to make sure that the code is an accurate description of the diagnosis. Using the Library and other outside references, prepare a research paper that: •Identifies the 4 main steps to ensure ICD codes are accurate•Lists the four steps necessary to establish the proper ICD-9-CM code•Describes the four steps necessary to establish the proper ICD-9-CM code Present your findings as a 2-3 pages Word document formatted in APA style.