ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice

By Jennifer Schwerdtfeger, Karla R. Lovaasen, Jennifer Schwerdtfeger BS RHIT CCS CPC CPC-H, et al.

Book Overview

746 pages Dedicated ICD-10-CM/PCS coverage thoroughly prepares you for the October 2013 ICD-10 implementation date.

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) provide fast, easy access to the latest codes and examples for proper application.

Integrated medical record coverage familiarizes you with records and documents you ll encounter on the job.

MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process.

Line coding exercises and activities challenge you to apply chapter concepts to solve problems.

A&P content in each coding chapter includes full-color illustrations and clarifies important anatomy and physiology concepts.

Disease coverage details commonly encountered conditions related to ICD-10-CM coding.

Procedure guidelines help you effectively apply ICD-10-PCS for coding success in inpatient facility settings.

Drug data familiarizes you with medication names you may encounter in medical records for greater coding accuracy.

Companion Evolve website provides convenient online access to ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, medical and surgical root operations definitions, MS-DRG list, and answer keys.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455707953
• ISBN13: 9781455707959
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 10.9"