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

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(R) Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! 30-day access to TruCode(R) 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.