Medicine Books

Book Features

• Author: Carol J. Buck MS CPC CPC-H CCS-P
• Language: English
• ISBN10: 1437716431

Book Overview

>>>Take your first step toward a productive career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted supply in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you precisely how to code employing all of today’s coding systems, delivering an in-depth introduction to crucial coding ideas followed by practice workouts that reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2011 edition now offers full coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding method in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market place so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in 1 source!

Carol J. Buck’s proven step-by-step approach guides you through difficult ideas in the most direct, straightforward manner to guarantee total understanding. Dual coding prepares you for the switch to ICD-ten. In Units 3-5, for every single exercise and chapter assessment question with an ICD-9 answer, you are offered with the matching ICD-ten code. In-text exercises all through every single chapter reinforce coding rules and ideas and follow the book’s step-by-step method. Fast Check features immediately reinforce important concepts and test your retention and understanding. Toolbox functions present extra actual planet cases for analysis and applying information to particular case components. Concrete “true-life” coding examples allow you to apply essential coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field. Full-colour design with more than 450 illustrations ensures straightforward navigation and presents materials in a exclusive, compelling way. Coding Shots supply ideas for complicated coding scenarios and assistance for ent…