Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition - E-Book : Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition - E-Book

著者名：Buck MS, CPC, CCS-P, Carol J.

Saunders（2012/12/14発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9781455744657
• eISBN：9780323292009

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, 2013 Edition is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems. In-depth, step-by-step explanations of essential coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2013 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the eventual transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding sets in one source!- Dual coding in Units 4 and 5 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow.- Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set in Unit 2 prepares you for the eventual transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.- Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2, 3, and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions.- Concrete "real-life" coding examples help you apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field.- Over 500 total illustrations of medical procedures or conditions help you understand the services being coded.- Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills:- One answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer- Multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer- Identifiers next to the answer blank(s) to guide you through the most difficult coding scenarios- Answer blanks with a preceding symbol (3 interlocking circles) indicates that the user must decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question- In-text exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, emphasize key information, and test your retention and understanding.- From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today's medical coding field.- Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes.- Practice activities on the companion Evolve website reinforce key concepts from the text.- Updated content presents the latest coding information so you can practice with the most current information available.

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Reimbursement- Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance Unit 2: ICD-10-CM- An Overview of ICD-10-CM- ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines- Using ICD-10-CM- Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)- Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)- Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21) Unit 3: ICD-9-CM- An Overview of ICD-9-CM- ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines- Using ICD-9-CM- Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)- Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17) Unit 4: CPT and HCPCS- Introduction to CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)- Modifiers- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services- Anesthesia- Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery- Integumentary System- Musculoskeletal System- Respiratory System- Cardiovascular System- Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm- Digestive System- Urinary and Male Genital Systems- Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery- Endocrine and Nervous Systems- Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope- Radiology- Pathology/Laboratory- Medicine Unit 5: Inpatient Coding- Inpatient Coding Appendix A: Online ResourcesAppendix B: Exercise AnswersGlossaryCoder's Index