Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition »

Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain the correct reimbursement for medical services with this helpful workbook. Specifically designed to parallel the reorganization of Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition, it provides more than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises (with odd numbered answers provided), as well as over 80 original source documents to familiarize you with the materials you'll encounter in practice.

• Original source documents provide real-world experience to better prepare you for professional expectations.
• More than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises follow the same answer format as the main text to promote critical thinking (with odd numbered answers provided).
• Original reports, cleared of all confidential information, simulate real-world experience in such areas as:

• Arthroscopy
• Fracture repair with skeletal fixation
• Muscle repair
• Bronchoscopy
• Adenotonsillectomy
• Thoracentesis
• Endarterectomy.
• Cesarean delivery
• Tubal ligation
• Amniocentesis
• Laboratory
• Pathology

• Updated content reflects the latest coding developments so you can practice with the most current information available.
• New organization matches the enhanced format of Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2010 for more efficient review.
• Dual Coding prepares you for the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Beginning in Chapter 7, both ICD-9 codes and corresponding ICD-10 codes are included for each review question with an ICD answer.

1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

2. An Overview of ICD-9-CM

3. Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

4. Using ICD-9-CM

5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)

6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)

7. ICD-10-CM

8. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)

9. Modifiers

10. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

11. Anesthesia

12. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery

13. Integumentary System

14. Musculoskeletal System

15. Respiratory System

16. Cardiovascular System

17. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

18. Digestive System

19. Urinary and Male Genital Systems

20. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery

21. Endocrine and Nervous Systems

22. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

23. Radiology

24. Pathology/Laboratory

25. Medicine

26. Inpatient Coding

Appendix A Reports

Appendix B Answers to Workbook Questions