CANPC Essentials for Accurate and Efficient Medical Coding for Anesthesia and Pain Management: Study Guide for CANPC Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder Examination

Taking an examination is stressful at the best of times, and the Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder (CANPCTM) exam is no exception. The aim of this book is two-fold: to increase the likelihood that the reader will pass the CANPCTM exam and to make the reader a better medical coder upon receiving this credential. This book goes beyond mere presentation of the concepts and applications that aid in passing the exam. It focuses on providing insights into the multitude of scenarios that coders face when presented with actual coding cases. The 70 unique cases presented in the book highlight the correct coding method and provide the reader with practice in applying coding principles to actual patient cases. The author’s unique formula allows the reader to arrive at the best coding decision for even the most complicated patient circumstances. Every case is also discussed from a clinical viewpoint (a physician’s view) to explain the rationale underlying the different coding decisions. This book is an invaluable asset for anyone working toward a certificate in anesthesia and pain management coding and facing the CANPCTM exam. It will also serve as a useful reference for those already holding this certificate and working in this complicated and challenging anesthesia and pain management coding field. The book is complaint with the 2018 codebooks ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS II and 2018 ASA Crosswalk(R) and 2018 Relative Value Guide(R).