A Guide to Coding Compliance

A Guide to Coding Compliance provides guidelines on performing coding compliance reviews and developing a coding compliance program. Real-life case studies tie fundamental knowledge with practical solutions to many compliance situations that providers face today. For the coding and billing manager the text serves as a practical guide in answering some of the most common coding and compliance issues faced today. For students the text lays a foundation for understanding the legal requirements, payer specific instructions and the importance of quality coding.

CAROL E. BECKER is a marketing communications and organizational development consultant who for nearly twenty-five years has helped nonprofit organizations achieve their goals through effective planning and communication. She formed and headed the communication office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, where she worked for five years. Becker lives in Park Ridge, Illinois.