Physician Coding Exam Review 2016 - E-Book
Physician Coding Exam Review 2016 - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-11-16

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 0323291996

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Prepare to succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2016: 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 (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); 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 the physician coding certification exam. - Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions. - 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. - Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. - Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. - 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. - Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. - Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. - Colorful design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging. - NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM information you need for success on the certification exam. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! ICD-9-CM versions of Units 4-5 and the practice examinations are posted to the Evolve companion website, so that you are prepared no matter which diagnosis code set is being tested on for your specific exam.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2016
Physician Coding Exam Review 2016

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 0323227503

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Prepare to succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2016: 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 (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); 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 the physician coding certification exam. Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions. 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. Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. 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. Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. Colorful design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging. NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM information you need for success on the certification exam. Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. NEW! ICD-9-CM versions of Units 4-5 and the practice examinations are posted to the Evolve companion website, so that you are prepared no matter which diagnosis code set is being tested on for your specific exam.

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.

Facility Coding Exam Review 2016
Facility Coding Exam Review 2016

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-09

Total Pages: 525

ISBN-13: 0323279821

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Prepare to succeed on your facility coding exam with Facility Coding Exam Review 2016: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the facility coding certification exam - including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); and more. Two 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 facility coding exam review you need! Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 300 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and HCPCS questions. Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass the facility coding certification exam. 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 facility coding exam. Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. 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. Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. Colorful design and illustrations make your study and review easier and more engaging. NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM/PCS information you need for success on the certification exam. UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job.

Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition
Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-02

Total Pages: 1003

ISBN-13: 0323389198

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Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! From bestselling author Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Practice exercises follow each 'step' of information to reinforce your understanding of important concepts. In-depth coverage includes reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, with an Evolve website that includes 30-day access to TruCode? Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! 30-day access to TruCode? Encoder Essentials and practice exercises on the Evolve companion website provide additional practice and help you understand how to utilize an encoder product. A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material. Over 475 illustrations include medical procedures and conditions to help you understand the services being coded. Real-world coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Dual coding includes answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9 for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question to help you ease into the full use of ICD-10. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable tips and helpful advice for working in today's medical coding field. Four coding-question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answers. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. Coders' Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Appendix with sample Electronic Health Record screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. Online practice activities on Evolve include questions such as multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and coding reports. A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and report exercises (odd-numbered answers provided in appendix) to reinforce your understanding of medical coding. Available separately. NEW! Separate HCPCS chapter expands coverage of the HCPCS code set. UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition - E-Book
Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 1003

ISBN-13: 032338918X

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Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! From bestselling author Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Practice exercises follow each 'step' of information to reinforce your understanding of important concepts. In-depth coverage includes reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, with an Evolve website that includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! - 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials and practice exercises on the Evolve companion website provide additional practice and help you understand how to utilize an encoder product. - A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material. - Over 475 illustrations include medical procedures and conditions to help you understand the services being coded. - Real-world coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. - Dual coding includes answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9 for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question to help you ease into the full use of ICD-10. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable tips and helpful advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Four coding-question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answers. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - Coders' Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Appendix with sample Electronic Health Record screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. - Online practice activities on Evolve include questions such as multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and coding reports. - A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and report exercises (odd-numbered answers provided in appendix) to reinforce your understanding of medical coding. Available separately. - NEW! Separate HCPCS chapter expands coverage of the HCPCS code set. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Workbook for Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition
Workbook for Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 032338921X

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"Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition, this workbook offers in-depth coding review and practice with more than 1,200 questions, activities, and terminology exercises (odd-numbered answers are provided in the appendix), including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true or false questions"--Back cover.

The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition - E-Book
The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 0323389120

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Mastering advanced medical coding skills is easier with Carol J. Buck's proven, step-by-step method! The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2016 Edition uses real-world patient cases to explain coding for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Hands-on practice with physician documentation helps you take the next step in coding proficiency. With this guide from coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, you will learn to confidently pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and then properly audit cases. - UNIQUE! Evaluation and Management (E/M) audit forms include clear coding instructions to help reduce errors in determining the correct level of service. - Real-world patient cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the first year of coding on-the-job by using actual medical records. - More than 185 full-color illustrations depict and clarify advanced coding concepts. - From the Trenches boxes highlight the real-life experiences of professional medical coders and include photographs, quotes, practical tips, and advice. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, for accurate coding and success on the job.

Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition - E-Book
Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition - E-Book

Author: Carol J. Buck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-03-29

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0323393152

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Polish up your coding skills with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2016 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and report exercises (odd-numbered answers are provided in the appendix), including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true or false questions. It provides a complete review of all current coding sets, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and more than 90 original source documents to familiarize you with reports similar to those you will encounter on the job. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM provides plenty of practice with the new code set. - Theory, practical, and reporting exercises help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge. - Over 90 real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) provide experience with reports similar to those you will encounter in practice. - Workbook questions follow the same answer format as the text with the multiple code icons, helping you develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. - Answers to odd-numbered questions are included in the appendix. - NEW! Separate HCPCS chapter provides additional practice with the application of key concepts. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available for accurate coding and success in practice.