Synopses & Reviews
Become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) with the PROFESSIONAL REVIEW GUIDE FOR THE CCA EXAMINATION, 2014 EDITION! Meticulous in coverage, the book delivers all you need to know about 2014 code sets and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) standards, HIPAA requirements, CPT, the switchover to ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS electronic medical records. Mock exams and coding case studies give you the confidence you need to master your exam, while coding activities linked to AHIMA competencies prepare you for jobs in a variety of patient care settings. An all-in-one learning resource, this reader-friendly book also includes free online access to interactive quizzing, flashcards, class notes, discussion questions, study tips, and much more!
About the Author
Patricia Schnering is an adjunct instructor of HIM at St. Petersburg College, and serves on its advisory board. In addition to experience as an HIM supervisor and consultant, she is the founder and owner of PRG Publishing Inc., where she published the first Professional Review Guides. Ms. Schering has served as president of GCHIMA and on FHIMA's board of directors, where she twice received the FHIMA Literary Award. She is also a member of AHIMA and the Assembly on Education (AOE). In addition to a B.S.in business administration from the University of South Florida, she is a graduate of the health information management program at St. Petersburg College, and holds both CCS and RHIA certifications.
Table of Contents
1. Examination Study Strategies and Resources. 2. Coding Review. 3. Health Data Content, Requirements, and Standards. 4. Medical Science. 5. Classification Systems and Secondary Data Sources. 6. ICD10CM and ICD10PSC Coding. 7. CPT Coding. 8. Medical Billing and Reimbursement Systems. 9. CCA Mock Quiz. 10. CCA Mock Examination. Appendix A: Pharmacology. Appendix B: Laboratory Testing. Appendix C: Official ICD10CM and ICD10PSC Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Evaluation Form.