2014 Coding Workbook for the Physician's Office
2014 Coding Workbook for the Physician's Office

Author: Alice Covell

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2014-05-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781285441399

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Succinct, accurate, and flexible, 2014 CODING WORKBOOK FOR THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE is the ideal companion to any medical coding textbook. Whether you are preparing for the AAPC certification exam, the approaching transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, or simply expanding your medical vocabulary, this workbook helps you reach your goals. Workbook sections include complete discussions on coding rules, insurance requirements, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, and coordinate with the latest releases of HCPCS, CPT, and ICD coding manuals. Designed to boost proficiency quickly, 2014 CODING WORKBOOK FOR THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE presents challenging critical-thinking scenarios, certification-style questions, and a variety of exercises. This best-selling workbook also includes a free trial of Optum's Encoder Pro, an easy-to-use tool that gives you an edge with code lookups, compliance, billing, and more! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition - E-Book
Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0323260160

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Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions, activities, and terminology exercises, and includes complete coverage of ICD-10-CM. It also includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the reports you will encounter in practice. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the upcoming transition to ICD-10. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers in both ICD-9 and ICD-10. - Over 90 original source documents provide real-world experience with reports you will encounter in practice. - Workbook questions follow the same format as the text, including multiple code icons. - Theory, practice, and reporting exercises help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2014 - E-Book
Physician Coding Exam Review 2014 - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 0323264395

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Prepare to confidently succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2014: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics covered on the physician certification exams, including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Practice exams and a final mock exam simulate the testing experience to better prepare you for certification success. - Comprehensive review content based on the physician exam covers everything you need to know to pass your certification exam. - Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. - Concrete real-life coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Success Strategies section guides you through the entire exam process. - Practice exams on the Evolve companion website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study. - A final exam located in the text simulates the actual testing experience you'll encounter when you take the physician certification exam. - Answers and rationales to the practice and final exams are available on the Evolve website. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! Mobile-optimized 10-question quizzes provide quick, on-the-go study with 260 extra medical terminology and pathophysiology questions that may be downloaded to mobile devices.

Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition - E-Book
Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 1011

ISBN-13: 0323240828

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Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of 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, this edition provides complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the upcoming ICD-10 transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! - Over 500 illustrations of medical procedures and conditions help you understand the services being coded. - Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the upcoming transition to ICD-10. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers in both ICD-9 and ICD-10. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. - Coder's Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. - New appendix with sample Electronic Health Record (EHR) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace.

Coding Case Studies Workbook
Coding Case Studies Workbook

Author: Gail Smith

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2013-04-24

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781133703686

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Offering a comprehensive tool for self-assessment, the 2013 CODING CASE STUDIES WORKBOOK enables coders to practice skill building using all code sets--ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS--in all settings. This comprehensive workbook provides a variety of exercises applicable to physician offices, ambulatory care, and hospital settings. Written as short case studies, exercises emphasize official coding guidelines and include clinical concepts that reflect coding examples from current practice. The rich assortment of application exercises range from basic to the intermediate/advanced level. The detailed rationale for answers allows for a more thorough understanding of the code sets, while answers to the ICD-10-CM exercises highlight the key differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. Special Coding Insights features provide further guidance to support the coding decision-making process. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2017 - E-Book
Physician Coding Exam Review 2017 - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-11-14

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 0323496997

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Prepare to succeed on your physician coding certification exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2017: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician coding certification exam — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding; and more. Four full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It's the only physician coding exam review you need! - Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass your physician coding certification exam. - UNIQUE! Practice exams on the Evolve website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study, including a Pre-Exam to be taken prior to studying, the same exam again as a Post-Exam to be taken after your review, and a Final Exam that simulates the experience of taking the actual physician coding exam. - Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. - Mobile-optimized quick quizzes offer on-the-go practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions. - Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. - UNIQUE! Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. - Full-color design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging. - UNIQUE! Real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Answers and rationales to the Pre-, Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. - Updated content includes the latest ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT code updates, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.