Learning to code with CPT/HCPCS

Falen, Thomas J. (Author). Noblin, Alice. (Added Author). Ziesemer, Brandy G. (Added Author).

Summary: "With this text's innovative, hands-on approach to the CPT and HCPCS, you quickly learn how to accurately code for medical reimbursement by working with actual medical records. Logically organized by medical procedure, Learning to Code with CPT/HCPCS is loaded with tips for managing complex issues and maximizing your productivity. Moreover, the text's Red Flags steer you away from common coding errors." "Taking full advantage of all the text's many features, you'll quickly develop marketable coding skills. Moreover, the text will help you become more productive and accurate, reducing the incidence of costly and time-consuming errors."--BOOK JACKET.

Record details

ISBN: 9780781781138
ISBN: 0781781132
Physical Description: print
xxviii, 398 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Publisher: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"2009"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-384) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	PART I. INTORDUCTION TO CPT CODING -- CHAPTER 1. Current Procedual Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System -- CHAPTER 2. Medical Records: The Basics for All Coding -- PART II. CODING FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES, SURGERIES, PROCEDURS AND TESTS -- CHAPTER 3. Pathology and Laboratory -- CHAPTER 4. Radiology -- CHAPTER 5. Anesthsia -- CHAPTER 6. Surgery -- CHAPTER 7. Evaluation and Management (E/M) -- CHAPTER 8. Medicine -- CHAPTER 9. HCPCS Level II and Advanced Coding Concepts -- PART III. THE IMPACT OF CODING ON REIMBERSMENT, AND MANAGED HEALTH CARE -- CHAPTER 10. Coding, Reimbersment, and Managed Care -- GLOSSARY -- REFERNCES -- INDEX.