2026 ICD-10-CM PROFESSIONAL FOR HOSPITALS: Your Expert Guide to Hospital Diagnosis Coding, CDI Collaboration, and Regulatory Compliance Standards

2026 ICD-10-CM Professional for Hospitals: Your Expert Guide to Hospital Diagnosis Coding, CDI Collaboration, and Regulatory Compliance Standards by Deborah P. Paul is the ultimate resource for hospital coders, CDI specialists, HIM professionals, auditors, and healthcare providers who demand accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every coding scenario. With the constantly evolving 2026 ICD-10-CM updates, staying current has never been more critical. This book gives you clear, practical guidance to navigate the latest code revisions, apply them confidently across complex hospital settings, and maintain full compliance with CMS and payer regulations. Whether you work in inpatient care, emergency departments, outpatient services, trauma units, surgical suites, maternity wards, or behavioral health, this book equips you to code with precision and confidence. Inside, you’ll discover: Complete coverage of 2026 ICD-10-CM updates, including new codes, revisions, and expanded categories. Practical, hospital-focused examples that mirror real clinical documentation for immediate application. Step-by-step strategies to improve documentation quality, minimize coding errors, and reduce claim denials. Guidance on CDI collaboration to strengthen clinical communication and enhance compliance. Tips, coding pearls, and best practices to simplify even the most complex scenarios. User-friendly formatting for quick reference during daily coding tasks. Why This Book Is Essential: Master the latest codes and guidelines with clarity and confidence. Reduce errors and denials by improving documentation and coding accuracy. Stay compliant with CMS, payer, and industry standards. Streamline your workflow with a structured, easy-to-use reference. Tackle complex cases with actionable guidance for challenging hospital scenarios. Advance your career in HIM, CDI, and hospital coding leadership. Written by Deborah P. Paul, a seasoned medical coding educator and clinical documentation improvement specialist, this book combines expertise, practical insight, and real-world examples to help you excel in today’s high-stakes hospital coding environment. Whether you’re an experienced coder or preparing for advanced roles in HIM and CDI, 2026 ICD-10-CM Professional for Hospitals is your trusted companion for achieving coding excellence, ensuring compliance, and optimizing hospital documentation and reimbursement in 2026 and beyond.