Understanding Medical Coding A Comprehensive Guide (with Premium Website, 2 Terms (12 Months) Printed Access Card) |
|
| Author:
| Johnson, Sandra L.
Linker, Robin |
| Series title: | Flexible Solutions - Your Key to Success Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-111-30680-9 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
| Publisher: | Delmar Cengage Learning
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $109.95 |
Book Description:
|
Practical and easy to understand, UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, THIRD EDITION teaches readers everything they need to know about medical coding. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, readers will learn how to code a claim 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...
More DescriptionPractical and easy to understand, UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, THIRD EDITION teaches readers everything they need to know about medical coding. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, readers will learn how to code a claim 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.