Synopses & Reviews
McGraw-Hill Medical Coding: An Introduction presents the foundation students need to become proficient outpatient and inpatient coders. Balancing diagnostic (ICD-9-CM) and procedural (CPT/HCPCS) coding, the initial text in this 3-book series teaches the principles of correct coding by focusing on the HIPAA-required codes and guidelines. The most relevant diseases and proceduresthose that make up the bulk of coders work on the jobprovide the base for coding applications and exercises, so that student become familiar with common coding scenarios. Text features such as pathophysiology refreshers, reimbursement reviews, and Internet activities also build knowledge of the context of coding.
Table of Contents
McGraw-Hill Medical Coding: An Introduction
Part 1 - Medical Coding and the Health Care Environment
Chapter I-1 - Your Career as a Medical Coder
Part II - Introduction to ICD-9-CM
Chapter I-2 - ICD-9-CM Basics
Chapter I-3 - ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines (Section I) General Rules
Chapter I-4 - ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines (Sections II and III):Selection of Principal Diagnosis and Reporting Additional Diagnoses
Chapter I-5 ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines (Section IV): Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
Part III - Introduction to CPT
Chapter I-6 - CPT Basics
Chapter I-7 - CPT: Evaluation and Management Codes
Chapter I-8 - CPT: Anesthesia and Surgery Codes
Chapter I-9 - CPT: Radiology/Pathology/Medicine Codes Chapter I-10 - HCPCS
Part IV - Coding Case Studies
Chapter I-11 - Pulling It All Together: Coding Diagnoses and Procedures