Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding, 2003 Edition - Softcover

Smith, Gail I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584261277 ISBN 13: 9781584261278

Publisher: Amer Health Information Management, 2002

Synopsis

This comprehensive resource will help students succeed by providing basic instruction on the structure, rules, and guidelines pertaining to CPT/HCPCS coding. It also explains the most common coding issues beginners are likely to encounter on the job. When students have completed these lessons, they ll be well-grounded in basic CPT coding format and conventions; different ways to locate CPT codes using the index; coding guidelines to ensure accurate coding assignment; and documentation necessary for code assignment. Includes exercises and quizzes. Free instructor s guide is available in online format for AHIMA member-instructors through the AOE s Community of Practice.

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About the Author

Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P is an associate professor and director of the health information management program at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been an HIM professional and educator for more than thirty years. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Cincinnati, she was director of a health information technology associate degree program and was health information manager in a multihospital healthcare system. Ms. Smith also is a coding consultant and a frequent presenter at conferences throughout the United States. An active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), she has served on the board of directors and several of AHIMA’s committees and task forces. Ms. Smith received a bachelor of science degree in health information management from The Ohio State University in Columbus and a master of arts degree in education from The College of Mt. St. Joseph in Cincinnati.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amer Health Information Management
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584261277
• ISBN 13: 9781584261278
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190