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Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition

By
  • Carol Buck, MS, CPC, CPC-H, CCS-P, Former Program Director, Medical Secretarial Programs, Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems. In-depth, step-by-step explanations of essential coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2013 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the eventual transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding sets in one source!

Paperback, 1056 Pages

Published: December 2012

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4557-4465-7

Contents

  • Unit 1: Reimbursement

    1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

      2. Unit 2: ICD-10-CM

    2. An Overview of ICD-10-CM
    3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
    4. Using ICD-10-CM
    5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)
    6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)
    7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21)

      8. Unit 3: ICD-9-CM

    8. An Overview of ICD-9-CM
    9. ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
    10. Using ICD-9-CM
    11. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)
    12. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)

      13. Unit 4: CPT and HCPCS

    13. Introduction to CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
    14. Modifiers
    15. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
    16. Anesthesia
    17. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
    18. Integumentary System
    19. Musculoskeletal System
    20. Respiratory System
    21. Cardiovascular System
    22. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
    23. Digestive System
    24. Urinary and Male Genital Systems
    25. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery
    26. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
    27. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
    28. Radiology
    29. Pathology/Laboratory
    30. Medicine

      31. Unit 5: Inpatient Coding

    31. Inpatient Coding

    Appendix A: Online Resources

    Appendix B: Exercise Answers

    Glossary

    Coder's Index

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