The Complete Procedure Coding Solution / Edition 3

by Mary Johnson, Shelley Safian

Overview

The Complete Procedure 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 bring 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:	9780078020711
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	07/10/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	672
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.90(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.

Table of Contents

PART 1. CPT

Chapter 1. Legal and Ethical Issues

Chapter 2. Introduction to Coding and CPT

Chapter 3. Introduction to CPT Modifiers

Chapter 4. Evaluation and Management Codes, Part 1: Key Components

Chapter 5. Evaluation and Management Codes, Part 2: Preventive Medicine, Long-Term Care Services, Critical Care, and Modifiers

Chapter 6. Anesthesia Coding

Chapter 7. Surgery Coding, Part 1: The Global Surgical Package, Surgical Modifiers, and Surgery Guidelines–Integumentary System

Chapter 8. Surgery Coding, Part 2: Surgery Guidelines–Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Urinary, Genital, Nervous, Visual, and Auditory Systems

Chapter 9. Radiology Coding

Chapter 10. Pathology and Laboratory Coding

Chapter 11. Medicine Coding

Chapter 12. Category II and Category III Coding

PART 2. HCPCS LEVEL II

Chapter 13. HCPCS Level II Coding: Introduction and Guidelines

Chapter 14. Coding Medical Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, Pharmaceutical, and Ambulance & Other Transportation Services

Chapter 15. HCPCS Level II Modifiers

PART 3. ICD-10-PCS

Chapter 16. Introduction to ICD-10-PCS

PART 4. PRACTICUM

Chapter 17. Procedure Coding Practicum