Description
Mastering advanced medical coding skills is easier with Carol J. Buck's proven, step-by-step method! The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition uses real-world patient cases to explain coding for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Hands-on practice with physician documentation helps you take the next step in coding proficiency. With this guide from coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, you will learn to confidently pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and then properly audit cases.- UNIQUE! Evaluation and Management (E/M) audit forms include clear coding instructions to help reduce errors in determining the correct level of service.- Real-world patient cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the first year of coding on-the-job by using actual medical records.- More than 185 full-color illustrations depict and clarify advanced coding concepts.- From the Trenches boxes highlight the real-life experiences of professional medical coders and include photographs, quotes, practical tips, and advice.- UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, for accurate coding and success on the job.
Table of Contents
1. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services2. Medicine3. Radiology4. Pathology and Laboratory 5. Integumentary System6. Cardiovascular System7. Digestive System, Hemic/Lymphatic System, and Mediastinum/Diaphragm8. Musculoskeletal System 9. Respiratory System10. Urinary, Male Genital, and Endocrine Systems 11. Female Genital System and Maternity Care/Delivery 12. Nervous System13. Eye and Auditory Systems14. Anesthesia Appendix A: E/M Audit Form Appendix B: CMS AB-01-44Appendix C: ResourcesAppendix D: Abbreviations Appendix E: Answers to every other case Glossary
