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Medical Coding for Non-Coders - Softcover

Karen Scott

 
9781584260813: Medical Coding for Non-Coders

Synopsis

Medical Coding For Non-Coders delivers a valuable introduction to medical coding for those in healthcare who need to understand the process of coding, but do not need the level of specificity required to become a coding professional.
In today s ever-growing, complex healthcare system, it is imperative that all healthcare professionals have a basic understanding of the coding process. This book explains how the documentation they supply impacts the coding process, healthcare data, and reimbursement as a whole.
New to This Edition
Provides information on the transition to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Updated for the most recent coding rules and regulations
Updated appendices include the AHIMA code of ethics, and the process for querying physicians
Key Features
Presents a coding overview in an easy-to-understand format, detailing the impact of coding on reimbursement, compliance, and fraud and abuse.
Provides a short overview of the coding systems, including information on the transition to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
Provides an overview of the process of coding including what causes delays from patient admission to final billing of the visit.
Addresses basic, yet critical questions such as:
What does a coder require to provide accurate coded data?
How is a medical record converted to coded data?
How are codes assigned?
How is coded data used?

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About the Author

Karen S. Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, is the sole proprietor of Karen Scott Seminars and Consulting.

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