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Book Exercises for Coding and Reimbursement Instructor Resource Guide

Download or read book Exercises for Coding and Reimbursement Instructor Resource Guide written by Sharon E. Brown and published by . This book was released on 1994-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Exercises for Coding and Reimbursement

Download or read book Exercises for Coding and Reimbursement written by ICDC Publishing, Inc and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is an exercise book for learning medical billing and health claims examining.

Book Step by Step Medical Coding

Download or read book Step by Step Medical Coding written by Carol J. Buck and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-Step Medical Coding takes a practical approach to training students for a career in medical coding. It begins with an introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), followed by in-depth explanations of the sections found in the CPT manual. Several chapters, organized to follow the CPT codes by body system, introduce various procedures and demonstrate how to code each one. Practice exercises following each step of information and at the end of each unit reinforce important concepts and allow users to check their comprehension. Unit 2 covers the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD 9-CM), and Unit 3 offers information about third party reimbursement. Appendices provide the official ICD-9-CM guidelines for coding and reporting, answers to the in-text exercises, and the documentation guidelines for E/M services. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. This package contains the Step-by-Step Medical Coding textbook and student workbook. Repetition of skills in each chapter reinforces material, and creates a logical progression to for easy learning, as well as illustrating skill integration. In-text exercises throughout each chapter immediately reinforce the coding rules and concepts, emphasizing the step-by-step organization of the book. Medical procedures or conditions are illustrated and discussed in the text help readers understand the services being coded. From the Trenches feature highlights a different real-life medical coding practitioner in each chapter, with photographs throughout the chapter alongside quotes that offer practical advice or motivational comments. Coding Shots contain tips for the new coder. Stop! notes offer a brief summary of material that was just covered and provide a transition to the next topic. Caution! notes warn students of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science. Check This Out boxes offer notes relevant to the coding profession. Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines boxes in the chapter on Using the ICD-9-CM contain excerpts of the actual guidelines so the reader can see the official wording presented alongside discussions of that topic in the text. Format for answers includes four response variations: one answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer; multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer; identifiers next to the blank(s) guide readers through the most difficult coding scenarios; and answer blanks with a preceding symbol prompt the reader to decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question. New illustrations enhance the quality of the text and illustrate the most important coding concepts. Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services has been added as an appendix. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in the chapter on Using the ICD-9-CM (chapter 15) have been modified to visually indicate inpatient vs. outpatient use based on the 2003 changes to the guidelines. Expanded glossary familiarizes new coders with important terms. Concrete, real-life examples demonstrate the application of important coding principles and practices, such as financial losses that can result from inappropriate coding. Updated, improved chapter learning objectives and end-chapter review questions help readers focus on essential chapter content.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2016 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2016 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive guide to inpatient coding, you will ‘learn by doing!’ ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource will help you succeed whether you’re learning to code for the first time or making the transition to ICD-10! Coding exercises and examples let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Coverage of disease includes illustrations and coding examples, helping you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access to examples of proper application. Full-color design with illustrations emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details provide instruction on proper application of codes NEW! 30-day trial access to TruCode® includes additional practice exercises on the Evolve companion website, providing a better understanding of how to utilize an encoder. UPDATED content includes icd-10 code revisions, ensuring you have the latest coding information.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2015 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2015 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated content includes the icd-10 code revisions to ensure users have the latest coding information available.

Book Buck s Step by Step Medical Coding  2019 Edition E Book

Download or read book Buck s Step by Step Medical Coding 2019 Edition E Book written by Elsevier and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck’s Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce understanding of the material. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your skills and remember the material. 30-day trial access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). Learning Objective and glossary review questions are included at the end of each chapter. UNIQUE! Concrete "real-life" 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. Instructor-led assessments on the companion Evolve website provide additional assessment options in classroom settings (answers and rationales provided at the discretion of your instructor). UNIQUE! Four coding-question variations — covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios — develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. Over 450 total illustrations help you understand the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, along with examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. UNIQUE! Coders’ Index in the back of the book makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts and emphasize key information. Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules. Sample electronic health record screenshots (located in Appendix D) show examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. NEW! Additional exercise questions covering the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2018 Edition E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2018 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2018 Edition, you will learn facility-based coding by actually working with codes. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth understanding of inpatient diagnosis and procedure coding if you’re just learning to code, or are an experienced professional who needs to solidify and expand your knowledge. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority and AHIMA-approved ICD-10 Trainer Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource offers all a well-rounded understanding of the necessity and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access instruction on proper application of codes. 30-day access to TruCode® encoder on the Evolve companion website provides you with realistic practice with using an encoder. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. Illustrations and examples of key diseases help in understanding how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. Coding examples and exercises let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Illustrated, full-color design emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Coverage of medical records provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. NEW! Zika virus coverage, NIHSS codes, and coding tips ensure you’re learning the most up-to-date coding information. UPDATED The latest ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available. UPDATED Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures chapter includes enhanced coverage and revised information. UPDATED! codes for Pancreatitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Fractures, GIST Tumors, Hypertension and Myocardial Infarctions.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2014 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2014 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With comprehensive, practical coverage of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2014 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authorities Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger, this ‘learn by doing’ resource will help you succeed whether you're learning to code for the first time or preparing for the transition to ICD-10! ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are included for all coding exercises and examples, in preparation for the October 2014 implementation of ICD-10. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) provide fast, easy access to the latest codes as well as examples of proper application. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process. Numerous coding exercises and examples in each chapter break key content into manageable segments and challenge you to apply chapter concepts. Disease coverage, including illustrations and coding examples, helps you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Updated content includes the icd-10 code revisions released in Spring 2013, ensuring you have the latest coding information available.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2019 2020 Edition E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2019 2020 Edition E Book written by Elsevier and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn facility-based coding by actually working with codes. ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice provides an in-depth understanding of in-patient diagnosis and procedure coding to those who are just learning to code, as well as to experienced professionals who need to solidify and expand their knowledge. Featuring basic coding principles, clear examples, and challenging exercises, this text helps explain why coding is necessary for reimbursement, the basics of the health record, and rules, guidelines, and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. UPDATED ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure students have the most up-to-date information available. 30-day access to TruCode® encoder on the Evolve companion website provides students realistic practice with using an encoder. UPDATED codes for Pancreatitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Fractures, GIST Tumors, Hypertension and Myocardial Infarctions. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access instruction on proper application of codes. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares students for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. Numerous and varied examples and exercises within each chapter break chapters into manageable segments and help students gauge learning while reinforcing important concepts Illustrations and examples of key diseases help in understanding how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. Strong coverage of medical records provides a context for coding and familiarizes students with documents they will encounter on the job. Illustrated, full-color design emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts.

Book Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding   E Book

Download or read book Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding E Book written by Debra P. Ferenc and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic guide to hospital billing and reimbursement, Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding, 3rd Edition helps you understand, complete, and submit the UB-04 claim form that is used for all Medicare and privately insured patients. It describes how hospitals are reimbursed for patient care and services, showing how the UB-04 claim form reflects the flow of patient data from the time of admission to the time of discharge. Written by coding expert Debra P. Ferenc, this book also ensures that you understand the essentials of ICD-10-CM and develop skills in both inpatient coding and outpatient/ambulatory surgery coding. UB-04 Claim Simulation on the companion Evolve website lets you practice entering information from source documents into the claim form. Over 300 illustrations and graphics bring important concepts to life. Detailed chapter objectives highlight what you are expected to learn. Key terms, acronyms, and abbreviations with definitions are included in each chapter. Concept Review boxes reinforce key concepts. Test Your Knowledge exercises reinforce lessons as you progress through the material. Chapter summaries review key concepts. Practice hospital cases let you apply concepts to real-life scenarios. UPDATED content reflects the most current industry changes in ICD-10, MR-DRGs, PPS Systems, and the Electronic Health Record. NEW Hospital Introduction chapter includes a department-by-department overview showing how today’s hospitals really work NEW Health Care Payers and Reimbursement section follows the workflow of the hospital claim by including successive chapters on payers, prospect payment systems, and accounts receivable management.

Book ICD 9 CM Coding Handbook  with Answers

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Coding Handbook with Answers written by Faye Brown and published by American Hospital Association. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adequate training is key to developing a proficient medical records coding staff and ensuring proper reimbursement from payers. This up-to-date ICD-9-CM textbook helps students and experienced staff members to code with accuracy by providing easy-to-understand information that covers processes and guidelines for correctly coding diagnoses and procedures. No other coding handbook provides such detailed guidance for learning, powerful practice exercises, or the expertise of national authorities on ICD-9-CM coding. This newly revised annual edition features: -- Numerous coding exercises based on case examples that resemble actual patient records and that allow students to practice what they learn and experienced coders to sharpen their existing skills -- A practical textbook design -- including pedagogical aids, review questions, and more -- for use as an independent learning tool, an on-the-job reference, or a student text -- Material developed by the Central Office on ICD-9-CM during the past yearThis book is available in two versions for classroom and self-study use: with Answers to coding exercises -- a valuable teaching tool for instructors and a practical workplace reference for coders -- and without Answers -- a cornprehensive text for students in classroom settings.

Book ICD 9 CM Coding Handbook

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Coding Handbook written by Faye Brown and published by American Hospital Association. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adequate training is key to developing a proficient medical records coding staff and ensuring proper reimbursement from payers. This up-to-date ICD-9-CM textbook helps students and experienced staff members to code with accuracy by providing easy-to-understand information that covers processes and guidelines for correctly coding diagnoses and procedures. No other coding handbook provides such detailed guidance for learning, powerful practice exercises, or the expertise of national authorities on ICD-9-CM coding. This newly revised annual edition features: -- Numerous coding exercises based on case examples that resemble actual patient records and that allow students to practice what they learn and experienced coders to sharpen their existing skills -- A practical textbook design -- including pedagogical aids, review questions, and more -- for use as an independent learning tool, an on-the-job reference, or a student text -- Material developed by the Central Office on ICD-9-CM during the past yearThis book is available in two versions for classroom and self-study use: with Answers to coding exercises -- a valuable teaching tool for instructors and a practical workplace reference for coders -- and without Answers -- a cornprehensive text for students in classroom settings.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2016 Edition

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2016 Edition written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive guide to inpatient coding, you will 'learn by doing!' ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource will help you succeed whether you're learning to code for the first time or making the transition to ICD-10! Coding exercises and examples let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Coverage of disease includes illustrations and coding examples, helping you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access to examples of proper application. Full-color design with illustrations emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details provide instruction on proper application of codes NEW! 30-day trial access to TruCode? includes additional practice exercises on the Evolve companion website, providing a better understanding of how to utilize an encoder. UPDATED content includes icd-10 code revisions, ensuring you have the latest coding information.

Book Step by step Medical Coding

Download or read book Step by step Medical Coding written by Carol J. Buck and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-Step Medical Coding takes a practical approach to training students for a career in medical coding. It begins with an introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), followed by in-depth explanations of the sections found in the CPT manual. Several chapters, organized to follow the CPT codes by body system, introduce various procedures and demonstrate how to code each one. Practice exercises following each step of information and at the end of each unit reinforce important concepts and allow users to check their comprehension. Unit 2 covers the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD 9-CM), and Unit 3 offers information about third party reimbursement. Appendices provide the official ICD-9-CM guidelines for coding and reporting, answers to the in-text exercises, and the documentation guidelines for E/M services. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Repetition of skills in each chapter reinforces material, and creates a logical progression to for easy learning, as well as illustrating skill integration In-text exercises throughout each chapter immediately reinforce the coding rules and concepts, emphasizing the step-by-step organization of the book Medical procedures or conditions are illustrated and discussed in the text help readers understand the services being coded. From the Trenches feature highlights a different real-life medical coding practitioner in each chapter, with photographs throughout the chapter alongside quotes that offer practical advice or motivational comments. Coding Shots contain tips for the new coder. Stop! notes offer a brief summary of material that was just covered and provide a transition to the next topic. Caution! notes warn students of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science. Check This Out boxes offer notes relevant to the coding profession. Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines boxes in the chapter on Using the ICD-9-CM contain excerpts of the actual guidelines so the reader can see the official wording presented alongside discussions of that topic in the text. Format for answers includes four response variations: one answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer; multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer; identifiers next to the blank(s) guide readers through the most difficult coding scenarios; and answer blanks with a preceding symbol prompt the reader to decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question. New illustrations enhance the quality of the text and illustrate the most important coding concepts. Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services has been added as an appendix. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in the chapter on Using the ICD-9-CM (chapter 15) have been modified to visually indicate inpatient vs. outpatient use based on the 2003 changes to the guidelines. Expanded glossary familiarizes new coders with important terms. Concrete, real-life examples demonstrate the application of important coding principles and practices, such as financial losses that can result from inappropriate coding. Updated, improved chapter learning objectives and end-chapter review questions help readers focus on essential chapter content.

Book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding  Theory and Practice  2017 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 10 CM PCS Coding Theory and Practice 2017 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures chapter is added to this edition. UPDATED content includes revisions to icd-10 code and coding guidelines, ensuring you have the latest coding information.

Book ICD 9 CM Coding  Theory and Practice with ICD 10  2013 2014 Edition   E Book

Download or read book ICD 9 CM Coding Theory and Practice with ICD 10 2013 2014 Edition E Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to code effectively with ICD-9-CM medical coding and gain a thorough introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding with one book! ICD-9-CM Coding, 2013/2014 Edition combines basic coding principles with proven, practical insight and the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to prepare you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS. Whether you're learning to code for the first time or making the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, leading medical coding authors Karla Lovaasen and Jennifer Schwerdtfeger deliver the fundamental understanding you need to succeed in hospital and physician settings. Both ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes are shown in all coding exercises and examples (including answer keys). Emphasis on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding prepares you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process. Line coding exercises and activities challenge you to apply concepts to solve problems. ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) are included in each coding chapter, immediately following the ICD-9-CM coding guidelines. Full-color A&P content, disease coverage, procedure guidelines, and drug data ensure that you’re familiar with key topics affecting medical coding. Medical record coverage introduces the records and documents you’ll encounter on the job. Updated Coding Clinic references direct you to the definitive coding resource from the American Hospital Association (AHA). A companion Evolve website provides convenient online access to the OGCR, medical and surgical root operations definitions, a MS-DRG list, partial answer keys, and more.

Book Adams  Coding and Reimbursement Passcode

Download or read book Adams Coding and Reimbursement Passcode written by Wanda Adams and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Combining the basics of coding, insurance, and reimbursement in one concise text, this reader-friendly resource is your key to understanding the fundamentals of medical billing and coding. Clearly organized, full-color chapters guide you through the entire coding and claims process, detailing coding rules and applications, insurance guidelines, and the reimbursement system, all accompanied by real-world practice to help you apply what you've learned in the field! Highlighted examples illustrate concepts in realistic medical office settings to enhance your understanding. Coding exercises teach you how to correctly code using the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 manuals. Test Your Knowledge questions within each chapter help you assess your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for exams. Critical thinking problems challenge you to apply chapter concepts to common coding scenarios. Code It and Claim It! software familiarizes you with a professional coding claim interface similar to programs you'll use on the job and provides real-world practice with actual patient cases. Key term lists and an extensive glossary reinforce your understanding of important coding and insurance terminology. NEW application exercises help you put your knowledge of coding and reimbursement into practice.