ISBN: 141602395X

This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to ta… More...

This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to tackle any coding scenario, from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through the material. The worktext portion of the book and the companion student workbook provide progressively difficult real-world exercises that build the necessary skills of identifying the right codes from real-world medical charts. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout provide the necessary learning tools to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts.Coding reference tools make it easy to find important chapter points. Basic ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding concepts are utilized, simplifying the coding of complex cases. Practical Stop and Practice exercises help you review and build on what you've learned. Chapter review exercises include questions ranging from fill-in-the-blank to practical application. Certification review is made easy by a bulleted summary of important points following each chapter. A Coding Reference Tools appendix provides perforated pages that may be removed for quick reference in the cla administration and medicine economics,administration and policy,medical books,medical history and records,medicine and health sciences,practice management and reimbursement,textbooks Medical Books, Saunders<

ISBN: 9781416023951

This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to ta… More...

This practical approach to coding provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through realistic physician documentation. It prepares students to tackle any coding scenario, from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through the material. The worktext portion of the book and the companion student workbook provide progressively difficult real-world exercises that build the necessary skills of identifying the right codes from real-world medical charts. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout provide the necessary learning tools to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts. Mastering Medical Coding Diamond, Marsha S., W.B. Saunders Company<