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Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2008 Edition | 
| Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Saunders
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 896
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.4
ISBN: 1416045678
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9781416045670
ASIN: 1416045678
Publication Date: December 14, 2007
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Product Description
This practical guide prepares you for a career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field. In it you'll get an introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), as well as in-depth explanations of the sections found in the CPT manual, in sequential order. Each chapter in Unit 1 introduces various procedures and demonstrate how to properly code them. Practice exercises reinforce important concepts and allow you to test your comprehension. This detailed, up-to-date resource also features complete coverage of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and third-party reimbursement, along with 1997 documentation guidelines for E/M services, and Alpha II iCoder exercises.brbrulliFull-color presentation makes content visually stimulating./liliIn-text exercises throughout each chapter reinforce coding rules and concepts and emphasize the book's step-by-step organization./liliConcrete "real-life" coding examples allow you to apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field./liliMedical procedure illustrations and discussions help you better understand the services being coded./liliThree varieties of answer blanks test your understanding of correct coding practices./liliCoding Shots provide tips for complicated coding scenarios and advice for entering the job market./liliStop! notes offer a brief summary of material just covered to help ensure retention and understanding and provide a transition into the next topic./liliCaution! notes warn users of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science./liliCheck This Out! Boxes offer notes on accessing reference information, primarily via the Internet./liliOfficial Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes present the official guidelines alongside text discussions and visually indicate inpatient vs. outpatient use./lili30-day trial access to Alpha II iCoder introduces you to professional coding software and acts as a supplement to the main text material./liliCompanion CD provides a variety of activities that reinforce material from the text./li/ulbrbrulliUpdated text presents the latest coding information available./liliQuick Check features immediately reinforce key concepts and test your retention and understanding./liliNew From the Trenches quotes provide valuable insights from instructors and professionals in the medical coding field./liliCoders Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes./li/ul
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