Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition
- 1st Edition - December 9, 2010
- Latest edition
- Author: Carol J. Buck
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems, providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2011 edition now provides full coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one source!
Key features
Key features
- Carol J. Buck's proven step-by-step approach guides you through difficult concepts in the most direct, straightforward manner to ensure complete understanding.
- Dual coding prepares you for the switch to ICD-10. In Units 3-5, for every exercise and chapter review question with an ICD-9 answer, you are provided with the matching ICD-10 code.
- In-text exercises throughout each chapter reinforce coding rules and concepts and follow the book's step-by-step approach.
- Quick Check features immediately reinforce key concepts and test your retention and understanding.
- Toolbox features provide additional real world cases for analysis and applying knowledge to specific case elements.
- Concrete "real-life" coding examples allow you to apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field.
- Full-color design with over 450 illustrations ensures easy navigation and presents material in a unique, compelling way.
- Coding Shots provide tips for complicated coding scenarios and advice for entering the job market.
- From the Trenches quotes provide valuable, up-to-date insights from instructors and professionals in the medical coding field.
- Stop! notes offer a brief summary of material just covered to help ensure retention and understanding and provide a transition into the next topic.
- Caution! notes warn of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science.
- Check This Out! boxes offer notes on accessing reference information, primarily via the Internet.
- Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2 and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions.
- Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes.
- Practice activities and Coding Guidelines are available on the companion Evolve Resources website to help reinforce key concepts from the text and provide fast, easy access to the most up-to-date content.
- A free 30-day demo of SpeedECoder lets you complete cases using an actual online encoder.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Unit 1: Reimbursement
Chapter 1: Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance
Unit 2: ICD-9-CM
Chapter 2: An Overview of ICD-9-CM
Chapter 3: Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
Chapter 4: Using ICD-9-CM
Chapter 5: Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)
Chapter 6: Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)
Unit 3: ICD-10-CM
Chapter 7: An Overview of ICD-10-CM
Chapter 8: Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
Chapter 9: Using ICD-10-CM
Chapter 10: Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)
Chapter 11: Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)
Chapter 12: Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21)
Unit 4: CPT and HCPCS
Chapter 13: Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
Chapter 14: Modifiers
Chapter 15: Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
Chapter 16: Anesthesia
Chapter 17: Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
Chapter 18: Integumentary System
Chapter 19: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 20: Respiratory System
Chapter 21: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 22: Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
Chapter 23: Digestive System
Chapter 24: Urinary and Male Genital Systems
Chapter 25: Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery
Chapter 26: Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Chapter 27: Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
Chapter 28: Radiology
Chapter 29: Pathology/Laboratory
Chapter 30:Medicine
Unit 5: Inpatient Coding
Chapter 31: Inpatient Coding
Appendices
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: Exercise Answers
Appendix C: SpeedECoder Exercises
Glossary
Coder's Index
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 11, 2011
- Language: English
About the author
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