Extra Step, Physician-Based Coding Practice, 2009 Edition

English

ISBN: 1416061622

EAN: 9781416061625

Category: Medical / Dictionaries & Terminology/Medical / Nosology/Medical / Medical History & Records/

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Release Date: 12/31/2008

Synopsis: Designed to help you perfect your coding skills and position yourself for career advancement, this easy-to-use resource presents realistic patient cases specific to outpatient physician settings to give you the extra practice you need to remain competitive in the medical coding marketplace and prepare for the CPC certification exam. A companion CD allows you to perform coding functions just as you will in practice and receive performance evaluations and rationales based on your responses. More 130 cases covering 18 specialties provide comprehensive coding practice in physician-based settings to strengthen your understanding and help you ensure your professional success. Case organization mirrors the format of the AAPC s CPC Certification Examination for enhanced test preparation. Challenging reports are accompanied by detailed rationales to help you perfect your critical thinking skills and reinforce your knowledge of key coding concepts. A companion Evolve Resources website keeps you informed of updates in the coding field and provides hints and tips for more efficient coding. The perfect, broad-based coding practice that you have been wanting, all in one easy to use text! Expanded radiology coverage brings you up to date with recent advancements and broadens your coding skills. Abstraction questions at the end of many cases are designed to assess knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Extra Step, Physician-Based Coding Practice, 2009 Edition

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 10.87 inches

Pages: 288