Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding
Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding

Author: Gail I. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2013-12-30

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 9781584264323

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Beginning and intermediate coding students will excel with the 2014 edition of Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding. Gain basic training and practice in the application of procedural codes from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTr) and the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Look for explanations of CPT codes effective January 1, 2014. Readers can expect a thorough learning experience through real- world exercises, operative reports, and surgical illustrations. This edition provides concise descriptions of the most common surgical procedures with dedicated chapters for Evaluation and Management coding, and includes ancillary sections in Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesiology. Each chapter includes exercises to build your knowledge. Select answers are included in appendix D. Key Features * Complete explanation of symbols and formatting used in CPT/HCPCS coding, providing a foundation for learning and application * Artwork helps student visualize anatomy and related surgical procedures as they practice coding * Lesson on use of CPT Assistant to support coding decisions * Illustration of the connection between coding and reimbursement * More than 60 additional Operative Reports in appendix C * Detailed chapters on modifiers, HCPCS Level II (National Codes), and reimbursement provide targeted learning for both hospital and physician office coding * Exercises for skill-building are in every chapter, with selected answers located in appendix D * Chapter Review questions, with selected answers located in appendix D * Answers to all of the exercises and chapter review questions are located in the instructor manual, available only to faculty of educational programs

Basic Current Procedural
Basic Current Procedural

Author: Gail I. Smith

Publisher: American Health Information Management Association

Published: 2013-12-16

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9781584260790

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Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding Exercises reinforces beginning and intermediate coding students' coding knowledge with skill-building drills and real-world case studies. The reader can expect exercises that test knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical concepts through instruction designed to bridge the gap between clinical documentation and coding. An assortment of in-depth case studies includes questions that encourage the student to extract the information needed to determine the index terms that will lead them to the correct code assignment. The first chapter has been expanded to include student practice for identifying key documentation elements to support coding decisions. The answer key offers solutions to all terminology and clinical concept questions, as well as detailed rationales for select coding drills and case studies. Individual coders can use it for self-assessments while instructors are still able to test students' skills and knowledge. Detailed author explanations are presented in bold type for easy self- checking, providing clearer understanding of the relationship between documentation and correct CPTr code assignment. Key Features Exercises explore and present CPT and HCPCS coding from all angles Detailed case studies taken from health records offer real- world coding scenarios "Abstract from Documentation" sections following surgical cases help extract key information from the health record for accurate coding Body system discussion is augmented by anatomical illustrations Examples of connecting CPT codes to ICD-10-CM codes to support medical necessity Exercises provide targeted experience with specific categories of codes and mixed codes that occur in the real world A full answer key is available to approved instructors. Correct responses and detailed rationales are presented in bold text for easy use