Understanding Procedural Coding: A Worktext (with Cengage EncoderPro.com Demo Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Bowie, Mary Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285774078 ISBN 13: 9781285774077

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4TH Edition is the most trusted source available for current CPT-4 diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as HIPAA and other strict guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association. Carefully illustrated procedures, new case studies, practical coding assignments, and engaging examples help you master procedural coding for all medical specialties as well as successfully prepare for certification exams. Readers record answers in the book, creating a personalized, ongoing resource that you will use well into their careers. Used on its own or as the ideal companion for CPT and HCPCS Level II manuals, UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition presents plenty of hands-on practice to help you master skills. A dynamic support package includes new online study tools to ensure comprehension as well as a 59-day trial of Optum�s popular EncoderPro that accompanies each new worktext. Trust UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition to help equip yourself for procedural coding success.

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About the Author

Mary Jo Bowie, MS, BS, AAS, RHIA, RHIT, is director of the Health Information Management and Medical Coding program at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts, and owner of Health Information Professional Services in Binghamton, New York. Widely respected in the field, Ms. Bowie has consulted with health facilities for more than 30 years, has conducted national training seminars on coding and health information management topics and regularly speaks at regional and national professional events. In addition to creating content for Cengage, Ms. Bowie develops instructional content for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS and Health Data courses and teaches a variety of Health Information Technology courses. She is a registered Health Information Administrator, Accredited Health Information Technician, an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS-approved trainer and an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Her education credentials include Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1285774078
• ISBN 13: 9781285774077
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 560