Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2018 Edition - E-Book

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

• A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your skills and remember the material.
• 30-day trial access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website).
• Learning Objective Review questions are included at the end of each chapter.
• UNIQUE Four coding-question variations - covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios - develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills.
• Over 450 total illustrations help you understand the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, along with examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals.
• Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations.
• UNIQUE, Caution Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
• NEW Glossary review questions are included at the end of each chapter.