9780323430821-0323430821-Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2017 Edition

Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2017 Edition

ISBN-13: 9780323430821
ISBN-10: 0323430821
Edition: 1
Author: Carol J. Buck MS CPC CCS-P
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: Elsevier
Format: Paperback 848 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780323430821
ISBN-10: 0323430821
Edition: 1
Author: Carol J. Buck MS CPC CCS-P
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: Elsevier
Format: Paperback 848 pages

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Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2017 Edition (ISBN-13: 9780323430821 and ISBN-10: 0323430821), written by authors Carol J. Buck MS CPC CCS-P, was published by Elsevier in 2016. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other Medical History & Records (Administration & Medicine Economics, Medical Coding & Billing, Allied Health Professions) books. You can easily purchase or rent Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2017 Edition (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Medical History & Records books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.45.

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Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! From Carol J. Buck, the bestselling Step-by-Step Medical Coding 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® Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source!

  • 30-day access to TruCode®
  • Encoder Essentials (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve companion website) help you understand how to utilize an encoder.
  • A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material.
  • UNIQUE! 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.
  • Over 500 illustrations include medical conditions and procedures to help you understand the services being coded.
  • Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information.
  • Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules.
  • UNIQUE! 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 guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations.
  • UNIQUE! Coders’ Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes.
  • Sample Electronic Health Record screenshots in the appendix provide 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 understanding of medical coding. Available separately.
  • Medical Coding Online uses animations, photographs, drawings, narrated slide shows, case-based exercises, pop-up definitions, and professional insights to reinforce coding concepts from the Step-by-Step text. Available separately.
  • UPDATED content
  • includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
  • NEW and UNIQUE! Learning Objective Review questions are included at the end of each chapter.
  • NEW! Chapter review application on Evolve lets you electronically assess your knowledge at the end of each chapter.
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