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Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition

  • 1st Edition - December 12, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Carol J. Buck
  • Language: English

Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Codin… Read more

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Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions and terminology exercises (with odd-numbered answers provided), and includes a complete review for ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM. It also includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the reports you will encounter in practice.

Key features

  • Dual coding
  • addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9.
  • Theory, practical, and reporting exercises help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge.
  • Over 90 original source documents, cleared of all confidential information, provide real-world experience with reports you will encounter in practice.
  • Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the transition to ICD-10.
  • Workbook questions follow the same answer format as the text with the multiple code icons, helping you develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills.

Table of contents

1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

2. An Overview of ICD-10-CM

3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

4. Using ICD-10-CM

5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)

6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)

7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21)

8. An Overview of ICD-9-CM

9. ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

10. Using ICD-9-CM

11. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)

12. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)

13. Introduction to CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)

14. Modifiers

15. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

16. Anesthesia

17. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery

18. Integumentary System

19. Musculoskeletal System

20. Respiratory System

21. Cardiovascular System

22. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

23. Digestive System

24. Urinary and Male Genital Systems

25. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery

26. Endocrine and Nervous Systems

27. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

28. Radiology

29. Pathology/Laboratory

30. Medicine

31. Inpatient Coding
Appendix A: Reports
Appendix B: Answers to Workbook Questions

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 10, 2014
  • Language: English

About the author

CB

Carol J. Buck

Affiliations and expertise
Former Program Director, Medical Secretarial Programs, Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN