Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition

Buck MS CPC CCS-P, Carol J.

ISBN 10: 1455707309 / ISBN 13: 9781455707300

Published by Saunders (edition 1), 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition
• Publisher: Saunders (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455707309
• ISBN 13: 9781455707300
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain the correct reimbursement for medical services with this helpful workbook. Specifically designed to parallel the content of Carol J. Buck's Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition, it provides more than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises (with odd numbered answers provided) that cover both the ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis coding systems, and includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the materials you'll encounter in practice.

• Over 90 original source documents provide real-world experience to prepare you for employers' expectations.
• Dual coding in chapters 13-31 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every question with an ICD answer) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow.
• More than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises familiarize you with documents you will encounter in practice.
• Consistent question format with odd numbered answers provided mirrors the format of the main text to improve your coding skills and promote critical thinking.
• Original reports, cleared of all confidential information, simulate real-world experience in areas such as:

• Arthroscopy
• Fracture repair with skeletal fixation
• Muscle repair
• Bronchoscopy
• Adenotonsillectomy
• Thoracentesis
• Endarterectomy
• Cesarean delivery
• Tubal ligation
• Amniocentesis
• Laboratory
• Pathology

• Primary focus on ICD-10 prepares you for the upcoming 2013 transition with plenty of theory, practical exercises, and report activities covering the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system.
• Updated content reflects the latest coding developments so you can practice with the most current information available.

Book Description

A workbook that provides a practical approach to training students for a career in medical coding.