All form fields are required.
If you've forgotten your password, there's no need to register again.
Simply type your email address and we'll email the information to you.
Do you remember your password? Sign in above
By Carol J. Buck, MS, CPC, CPC-H, CCS-P
Dec 05, 2011 • ISBN: 9781455706228
Suggested retail price $87.95
Also available as a
eBook
on VitalSource
Help your students take the first step toward a successful career in medical coding with the most comprehensive, easy-to-use, and trusted source in the field! With Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition, coding author and educator Carol J. Buck walks students through each step of the medical coding process by providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce their understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2012 edition provides complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares your students for all coding systems in one source!
- NEW! Updated content presents the latest coding information so students can practice with the most current information available.
- NEW! Primary focus on ICD-10 features color coded units and chapters that are easy to identify.
- Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set prepares students for the upcoming transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in October 2013.
- Dual coding in Units 4 and 5 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question) ensures students can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow.
- Consistent, full-color design provides easy navigation and presents material in a unique, compelling way.
- In-text exercises throughout each chapter reinforce coding rules and concepts and follow the book's step-by-step approach.
- Quick Check features immediately reinforce key concepts and test studentsÕ retention and understanding.
- Concrete ''''real-life'''' coding examples help students apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field.
- Toolbox features provide additional real-world cases for analyzing and applying coding knowledge.
- Over 450 total illustrations of medical procedures or conditions help students understand the services being coded.
- Answer formats develop students' coding abilities by using a format that includes one of four response variations:
- One answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer
- Multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer
- Identifiers next to the answer blank(s) to guide students through the most difficult coding scenarios
- Answer blanks with a preceding symbol (3 interlocking circles) indicates that the user must decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question
- From the Trenches quotes offer valuable, up-to-date insights from instructors and professionals in the medical coding field.
- Coding Shots provide tips for complicated coding scenarios and advice for entering the job market.
- Stop! notes summarize recent material to aid studentsÕ retention and help transition into the next topic.
- Caution! notes warn of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science.
- Check This Out! boxes offer notes on accessing reference information, primarily via the Internet.
- Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 3 and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions.
- Practice activities and Coding Guidelines available on the companion Evolve website reinforce key concepts from the text and provide fast, easy access to the most up-to-date content.
- Coder's Index makes it easy for students to instantly locate specific codes.
TEACH Instructor Resources
- Course syllabus
- 3 different course outlines
- Internet addresses
- Ready-made tests for each book chapter
- 900+ question test bank
- More than 1,000 interactive PowerPoint® slides
- Customizable lesson plans
- ICD dual-coded content
- Class activities
- Critical thinking questions
Educator Resources on Evolve
- TEACH Instructor Resources
- 4 different curriculum options for ICD-10 implementation
- Coding cases and answers
- Updated coding resources
- Official guidelines
- Salary surveys
- Review activities
- Teaching tips
Student Resources on Evolve
- Updated coding resources
- Official Guidelines
- Salary surveys
- Review activities
- Student tips
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)
ISBN: 9781455743827 Price:$57.17
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource
ISBN: 9781455708345 Price:$57.17
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Text, Workbook, 2013 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1, 2, & 3 Professional Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and 2013 CPT Professional Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455752386 Price:$393.31
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Text, Workbook, 2013 ICD-9-CM, for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2 Professional Edition (Spiral bound) and 2013 CPT Professional Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455752416 Price:$315.06
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Text, Workbook, 2013 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Standard Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and CPT 2013 Standard Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455752423 Price:$339.06
- Title:Medical Coding Online for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 (User Guide, Access Code, Textbook), 2013 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Standard Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and 2013 CPT Standard Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455752447 Price:$345.50
- Title:Medical Coding Online for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 (User Guide, Access Code, Textbook, Workbook), 2013 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Standard Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and 2013 CPT Standard Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455752461 Price:$373.16
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Text and Workbook Package
ISBN: 9781455708529 Price:$111.51
- Title:Medical Coding Online for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition (User Guide, Access Code, Textbook and Workbook package)
ISBN: 9781455708536 Price:$141.51
- Title:Medical Coding Online for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 (User Guide, Access Code, Textbook), 2012 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Standard Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and 2012 CPT Standard Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455724758 Price:$345.50
- Title:Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2012 Edition - Text, 2012 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Standard Edition, 2012 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition and CPT 2012 Standard Edition Package
ISBN: 9781455724765 Price:$310.81
Unit 1: Reimbursement
1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance
Unit 2: ICD-10-CM
2. An Overview of the ICD-10-CM
3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
4. Using ICD-10-CM
5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)
6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)
7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21)
Unit 3: ICD-9-CM
8. An Overview of the ICD-9-CM
9. ICD-9-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
10. Using ICD-9-CM
11. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8)
12. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17)
Unit 4: CPT and HCPCS
13. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
14. Modifiers
15. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
16. Anesthesia
17. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
18. Integumentary System
19. Musculoskeletal System
20. Respiratory System
21. Cardiovascular System
22. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
23. Digestive System
24. Urinary and Male Genital Systems
25. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery
26. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
27. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
28. Radiology
29. Pathology/Laboratory
30. Medicine
Unit 5: Inpatient Coding
31. Inpatient Coding
Appendix A. Resources
Appendix B. Exercise Answers
Glossary
Coder's Index
Study Tools