Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition, 1st Edition

Key Features

• Over 90 original source documents provide real-world experience to prepare you for employers' expectations.
• Dual coding in chapters 13-31 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every question with an ICD answer) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow.
• More than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises familiarize you with documents you will encounter in practice.
• Consistent question format with odd numbered answers provided mirrors the format of the main text to improve your coding skills and promote critical thinking.
• Original reports, cleared of all confidential information, simulate real-world experience in areas such as:

• Arthroscopy
• Fracture repair with skeletal fixation
• Muscle repair
• Bronchoscopy
• Adenotonsillectomy
• Thoracentesis
• Endarterectomy
• Cesarean delivery
• Tubal ligation
• Amniocentesis
• Laboratory
• Pathology

Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition, 1st Edition

1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

2. An Overview of the ICD-10-CM

3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

4. Using ICD-10-CM

5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)

6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)

7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21)

8. An Overview of the ICD-9-CM

9. ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

10. Using ICD-9-CM

11. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)

12. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)

13. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)

14. Modifiers

15. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

16. Anesthesia

17. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery

18. Integumentary System

19. Musculoskeletal System

20. Respiratory System

21. Cardiovascular System

22. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

23. Digestive System

24. Urinary and Male Genital Systems

25. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery

26. Endocrine and Nervous Systems

27. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

28. Radiology

29. Pathology/Laboratory

30. Medicine

31. Inpatient Coding

Appendix A. Reports

Appendix B. Answers to Workbook Questions