Practical and easy to understand, UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, THIRD EDITION teaches you everything you need to know about medical coding. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to code aclaim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement, understand adjustments as well as how and when to bill patients, and determine what to do if there is a denial or rejection. Coverage has been thoroughly updated to include information on ICD-10-CM and how it compares to ICD-9-CM. CPT coding and modifiers are also discussed, as well as more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Additional case studies, practice exercises, tips, examples, tables, charts, and photos have been added in order to improve your performance and ensure that you are well prepared for a medical coding position in a variety of settings. INDICE: PREFACE. .1. Introduction to Coding..Introduction. A Career As a Medical Coder. What Skills are Required in Medical Coding? What is Fraud and Abuse? Tools of the Trade. Types of Coding. ICD-10CM..2. ICD-9-CM..Introduction. History and Usage of ICD-9-CM. How to Look Up a Term. Tabular List. V Codes and E Codes. M Codes. Categories, Subcategories, and Subclassifications. Coding Conventions. Review of the Basic Steps in Coding. Procedural Coding with ICD-9-CM. Infections. HIV Infections. Circulatory System Coding. Diabetes Mellitus. Using V Codes. Obstetrical Coding. Neoplasms. E Coding. Injuries. Fractures. Burns. Poisoning versus Adverse Effects. Complications. Late Effects. Official Coding Guidelines. ICD-10-CM. Procedures in ICD-10-CM. Implementation of ICD-10-CM. Web Sites Related to ICD-10-CM. .3. HCPCS Level II..Introduction. History. Format. HCPCSII Hierarchy. Code Revisions. Index. HCPCSII Chapter Details. Accuracy Tips. HCPCSII Medication Flow Chart..4. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Basics. .Introduction. AAMA/CPT Code Book. Symbols. Unlisted Codes.Sending Copies of Notes. Illustrations. Anesthesia. CPT Surgical Guidelines. Radiology and Pathology Guidelines. Category II Codes. Category III Codes. CPTErrata. Appendix A- Modifiers. Appendix B. Appendix C- Clinical Examples. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F. Appendix G. Appendix H. Appendix I. Index. Tips for Selecting a CPT Code..5. Evaluation and Management..Introduction. AMA/CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Guidelines. Criteria of Documentation and E/M Code Selection per AMA/CPT. More Details. Time. How to Select the C/M Code for the Most Common Encounters. CMS 1995 Evaluation and Management Guidelines.CMS 1997 Evaluation and Management Guidelines. CPT Code Book. .6. Anesthesia/General Surgery..Introduction. Anesthesia. Types of Anesthesia. Anesthesia Coding. General Surgery. The Respiratory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems. The Mediastinum and Diaphragm. The Digestive System. The Urinary System. The Male Genital System. Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy. The Nervous System. The Eye and Ocular Adnexa. The Auditory System.
- ISBN: 978-1-111-30680-9
- Editorial: South Western
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 30/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés