Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2017 Edition - E-Book

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education

• 30-day access to TruCode^® Encoder Essentials (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve companion website) help you understand how to utilize an encoder.
• A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material.
• UNIQUE, Caution Four coding-question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answers.
• Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations.
• UNIQUE Coders' Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes.
• Sample Electronic Health Record screenshots in the appendix provide examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace.
• Online practice activities on Evolve include questions such as multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and coding reports.
• A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and report exercises (odd-numbered answers provided in appendix) to reinforce understanding of medical coding. Available separately.
• Medical Coding Online uses animations, photographs, drawings, narrated slide shows, case-based exercises, pop-up definitions, and professional insights to reinforce coding concepts from the Step-by-Step text. Available separately.