Mastering Coding: Tools, Techniques, and Practical Applications

by Diamond, Marsha S.

• ISBN13: 9780721690438
• ISBN10: 0721690432
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

MASTERING CODING: TOOL, TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: A Worktext provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through actual physician documentation. This practical approach prepares students to tackle any coding scenario, from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through this worktext. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout the text provide the necessary pedagogy to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts.

Table of Contents

Section I Crucial Role of Physician Documentation in the Coding Process	1	(30)
Physician Documentation	2	(29)
Section II ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding	31	(56)
Determining Physician Diagnosis	32	(12)
Using the ICD-9-CM Code Book	44	(13)
V Codes and E Codes	57	(5)
ICD-9-CM Tables	62	(5)
Coding Special Complexities	67	(14)
ICD-10-CM	81	(6)
Section III Physician Procedure Coding	87	(110)
Determining Codeable Services	88	(3)
Using CPT-4	91	(8)
Evaluation and Management Services	99	(41)
Anesthesia Services	140	(5)
Surgery Services	145	(17)
Radiology Services	162	(5)
Pathology Services	167	(5)
Medicine Services	172	(8)
Modifiers	180	(12)
HCPCS Codes	192	(5)
Section IV Hospital Inpatient Coding	197	(20)
Hospital Diagnostic Coding	198	(9)
DRG Coding	207	(10)
Section V Putting Together Coding Systems	217	(6)
Putting Together CPT-4, ICD-9-CM, and DRG	218	(5)
Section VI Reimbursement Perspective	223	(16)
Coding from a Reimbursement Perspective	224	(15)
Section VII Monitoring and Compliance	239
Monitoring and Compliance Process	240
Workbook	1	(1)
Appendix Coding Reference Toolbox	1	(1)
Index	1