A medical coding ICD-9 book or software program contains detailed information concerning a variety of health conditions along with a numerical set of numbers. Each disease or health condition is assigned a specialized code that is used for identification purposes when submitting documents to insurance carriers for reimbursement. Health care employees such as medical coders and secretaries require a medical coding ICD-9 as part of their job while working in medical facilities, including physician's offices, hospitals and nursing homes.
If you need to have a strong understanding of how ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes are determined, then you have chosen the right book, ICD-9-CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide. The author designed a book that goes beyond the fundamentals, that gets into the details of ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure code assignment as would be experienced on the job. This user-friendly reference teaches coders how to handle many coding situations, while also being comprehensive enough to teach someone with a basic knowledge of medical coding how to move to the next level of advanced inpatient coding. Updated every year to reflect the annual ICD-9-CM coding changes, the text enables HIM professionals to master the concepts of medical coding while also gaining critical knowledge to pass the CCS exam administered by AHIMA and the CPC-H exam from the AAPC. The book also serves as an excellent desk reference and resource for coders who need to refresh their ICD-9-CM coding skills. Among the topics covered in Volume 1 are inpatient coding guidelines, coding conventions, coding tables, and a drug reference. However, the heart of this manual is the body system analysis, based on chapters 1 - 17 of the Tabular list in Volume I of the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines. The chapters are categorized by body system such as respiratory, digestive, et al. The chapters in this study guide follow the same sequence as the Official Coding Guidelines. All chapters, in addition to highlighting basic coding guidelines, contain situation-based coding tips and coding examples. A quiz follows each chapter reinforcing concepts in a rigorous manner that applies directly to the professional coding environment. The book also contains a selective discussion of invasive procedures that the coder will most likely encounter on the job and on the exam. At the end of ICD-9-CM Inpatient Coding Reference and Study Guide are 15 case studies, providing the reader with an opportunity to assess their ICD-9-CM coding skill set and speed at coding inpatient medical records. Each record contains a face sheet, history & physical, progress notes, and answer sheet. Some of the case studies contain ER reports, consultations, as well as operative and pathology reports. The answer key at the end of this study guide contains a rationale for all code assignments. 456 short answer questions 116 multiple choice questions 15 full medical record case studies Each question is highly relevant and reflects a coding situation most hospital-based inpatient coders will face. The text strives to ensure the reader understands every diagnosis and procedure discussed: thorough discussion of symptoms, standard treatment protocols, and medications. Coding examples and quizzes help clarify the information presented. Linda Kobayashi, BA, RHIT, CCS, has been a coder and coding manager for almost 20 years. Since 1998, Ms. Kobayashi has owned and operated Codebusters, Inc., a nationwide coding consulting company. Widely regarded as a medical coding and auditing expert, she has conducted workshops on a variety of coding topics, including CCS Exam preparation workshops. Throughout her career the author has remained professionally active, as an AHIMA member as well as a member of her state association, CHIA (California health Information Association). Her formal training includes a teaching credential from California State University Los Angeles, a B.A. degree in English Literature from University of California Los Angeles, an RHIT from AHIMA after completing the RHIT program at East Los Angeles College, and a CCS certificate from AHIMA. Extensive experience as a hands-on coder, auditor and educator, and has given the author the expertise to help coders prepare for the professional coding environment.
Every known illness, disease and condition has a specific number that goes along with the word describing the person's medical problem. Every physician and their office staff must know medical codes for the sake of billing purposes. If the doctor and office staff does not code a specific illness, condition or disease correctly the insurance company may not pay for treatment, medication, in hospital stays, outpatient treatment, and a number of surgical and other procedures performed for the patient, making it impossible for the patient to receive the proper treatment. Common illnesses, diseases and conditions listed in a pamphlet would enable the medical student to become familiar and able to memorize with the more common medical codes. The bottom line for using proper ICD codes is money reimbursement for the medical community and patient.
Medical coding is a process where you enter abbreviations on medical charts. A pamphlet can be helpful in learning the words and the abbreviations for those words. The abbreviations can be written on index cards so that the student can study for quizzes. Students learn the medical lingos seen on charts where medical coding is used, such as a doctor's office or a hospital.
Medical Coding ICD-10-PCS is the newest procedure coding system. There are a total of 72,081 codes included in ICD-10-PCS. Each of the seven alphanumeric characters used in each code represents something specific. A chart would be very beneficial in trying to decipher what each code's letter or number represents. For example, the first number of the code represents the type of service that was rendered. Other characters used represents a body system, body part or region, root operation, etcetera.
Updated for 2018 ICD-10 guidelines, this 6 page laminated guide covers core essentials of coding clearly and succinctly. Author Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer used her knowledge and experience to provide the largest number of valuable facts you can find in 6 pages, designed so that answers can be found fast with color coded sections, and bulleted lists. A must for students seeking coding certification and a great desktop refresher for professionals. 6-page laminated guide includes: General Coding & Legal Guidelines Coding Tips Conditions & Diagnoses Diagnosis Coding Pathology & Laboratory Reimbursement & Billing Tips Coding Evaluation & Management Services ICD-10 Terms, Notations & Symbols Wounds & Injuries Important Resources Anesthesia, Surgery & Radiology Diagnostic Coding
Individuals who are preparing to take medical coding exams should note that study guides can help them earn the competitive score they want. This is the case for several reasons, including the fact that these study guides tend to incorporate a lot of helpful material, including: medical and anatomy terminology reviews, testing techniques for the exam, questions that parallel the CPC certification exam, practical examples, review questions designed to test the student's knowledge of important coding concepts, and many more.
This interactive book, with pro-level tips and scenario-based exercises employs a unique don't-sweat-it style of learning that cuts to the chase and makes learning fun. Forget memorization: interesting quizzes, humorous graphics and end-of-chapter exercises reinforce learning. Answers to all exercises are provided.
The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and coding With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed—it’s currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast—medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered. This updated edition provides everything you need to begin—and then excel in—your chosen career. From finding the right study course and the latest certification requirements to industry standard practices and insider tips for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies has you completely covered. Find out about the flexible employment options available and how to qualify Understand the latest updates to the ICD-10 Get familiar with ethical and legal issues Discover ways to stay competitive and get ahead The prognosis is good—get this book today and set yourself up with the perfect prescription for a bright, secure, and financially healthy future!
