The Complete Diagnosis Coding Solution / Edition 3

by Shelley Safian, Mary Johnson

Overview

The Complete Diagnosis Coding Solution introduces students to the coding process and uses case studies, examples, and a lighter writing style to sit side-by-side with the student and help them through learning to code. This book speaks directly to students with respect and helps them to overcome the intimidation of learning such an important new skill. Case studies, examples, and exercises are included generously throughout the book to connect the reader with real life scenarios and to help them relate to the issues at hand

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780078020704
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	06/29/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	736
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Shelley C. Safian has been teaching Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, and Medical Billing and Coding, both onsite and online, for more than 15 years. Safian writes a monthly Q&A column for the online publication Just Coding and writes several articles each year on various aspects of coding. In addition, she is the author of six textbooks. Her newest book, Foundations of Health Care Administration, was released January 2014. Safian is in her fourth year as the chair of the continuing education committee for FHIMA (Florida Health Information Management Association). In the past, she has served on several committees and practice councils on the national, state, and local levels of the American Health Information Management Association. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC-H, CPC-I), and an ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer.

Mary Johnson is currently the Medical Record Coding Program Director at Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, South Carolina. Her background includes corporate training as well as on-campus and online platforms. Johnson also designs and implements customized coding curricula. Johnson received her Bachelor of Arts dual degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Columbia College, Columbia, South Carolina. Johnson is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed through the American Academy of Professional Coders and is ICD-10-CM proficient.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

Chapter 2: Introduction to the ICD-10-CM

Chapter 3: General Guidelines and Notations

Chapter 4: Coding Infectious Diseases (A00-B99)

Chapter 5: Coding Neoplasms (C00-D49)

Chapter 6: Coding Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism (D50-D89)

Chapter 7: Coding Conditions of the Endocrine and Metabolic Systems (E00-E89)

Chapter 8: Mental and Behavioral Disorders (F01-F99)

Chapter 9: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)

Chapter 10: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59)

Chapter 11: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)

Chapter 12: Coding Circulatory Conditions (I00-I99)

Chapter 13: Coding Respiratory Conditions (J00-J99)

Chapter 14: Coding Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K94)

Chapter 15: Coding Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues (L00-L99)

Chapter 16: Coding Musculoskeletal Conditions (M00-M99)

Chapter 17: Diseases of the Urinary System (N00-N99)

Chapter 18: Coding Obstetrics and Gynecology (O00-O99)

Chapter 19: Coding Congenital and Pediatric Conditions (P00-P96)(Q00-Q99)

Chapter 20: Coding Injuries, Poisonings and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes [Including Burns] (S00-T88)

Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (Z00-Z99)

Chapter 22: Hospital (Inpatient) Diagnosis Coding

Chapter 23: Complete Diagnostic Coding Review