It offers valuable training on how to code correctly with CPT. Updated yearly to reflect the most recent changes, this easy-to-use medical coding guide is written specifically for beginning coders. This well-organized, intuitive approach begins with diagnosis coding before progressing to more in-depth coding of procedures and services. Separate chapters differentiate inpatient and outpatient coding as well as general and specific coding guidelines.
Memorable examples, clearly defined terms and hundreds of printed and digital practice opportunities help you master concepts. You also work with computer-assisted coding cases and professional tools to prepare for professional coding credentials. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook. Ophthalmology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.
Popular Books. Fear No Evil by James Patterson. Mercy by David Baldacci. From This Moment by Melody Grace. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly. Supplement your coding knowledge with information on proper coding practices, risk adjustment coding, pharmacology, and Z codes. This illustrated codebook presents the code set in 17 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system, indicated by color-coded page borders.
The code set is organized in 17 sections. Each section contains a code table by which a code can be built through character selections that reflect the procedure performed. A character meanings table and citations to American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic start each section. Official coding guidelines. Learn how to use the code set appropriately following the guidelines specific for each section.
The full-color illustrations provide a visual explanation of anatomy and procedural approach. Learn about the unique structure and the specific definitions and functions of each character. Practice your skills with sample exercises answers included. Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits. Valuable resources to enhance productivity. Quickly see the complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the FY codes.
Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury. Designed by coders for coders, this full-color manual includes all the ICD codes that you need for today's inpatient coding. Exercise questions and answers are presented in clear, technically correct language that progresses from easy to more difficult. Exercise answers in the case summaries list assigned and appropriately sequenced codes, followed by a comments section that explains how codes were assigned and why other codes were not assigned.
Each chapter includes an overview that highlights important points, as well as learning outcomes and terms to know features that help readers understand and absorb new information. A Remember… feature provides sidebar comments or facts that alert readers to special information or perspectives.
Expanded indexes enhance the speed of finding and applying new information. Scores of Exercises and Quizzes The Handbook contains more than updated in-chapter exercises, case examples, and final review questions.
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