Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review Physician

by Olsen,Lynette

• ISBN13: 9781401838546
• ISBN10: 1401838545
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-20
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Medical Coding Specialists Exam Review Physician provides experience, tips, and essential skills necessary to take and pass both the AAPC and the AHIMA national coding exams. This resource provides readers with information on the national organizations, the types of exams given, how to prepare for each exam, tips on taking standardized tests as well as information on mentally preparing for each exam. The book also provides learners with information on employment opportunities in medical insurance coding and the professional responsibilities that can accompany this profession. Mock exams can be found both in the book and in the accompanying CD-ROM.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
How To Use This Book	viii
About the Author	viii
Introduction	1	(4)
The Importance of Being a Coder	5	(8)
Preparing for the Exam	13	(6)
Taking The Exam	19	(6)
After The Exam	25	(4)
ICD-9 Coding	29	(36)
Current Procedural Terminology	65	(38)
Evaluation and Management Codes	103	(10)
Health Care Procedure Coding System	113	(4)
Abstracting	117	(14)
Reimbursement	131	(14)
Appendix A CCS-P Exam I	145	(42)
Appendix B CPC Exam I	187	(40)
Appendix C CCA Exam I	227	(20)
Appendix D Answer Sheets	247	(6)
Index	253