Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations, 2008 Edition (Professional Review Guide for the RHIA & RHIT)
by Patricia Schnering
from Delmar Cengage Learning
Are you ready for your exam? Use this book and the Interactive CD-ROM now to help prepare for the AHIMA Clinical Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification examinations. This packed resource provides strategies, test-taking skills, and a great comprehensive mock examination to practice. A total of over 1,600 review questions have been compiled for you -
Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide (UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING)
by Sandra L. Johnson
from Delmar Cengage Learning
Understanding Medical Coding contains instruction for both inpatient and outpatient coding, and links a connection to the billing/reimbursement/collections process. The book takes the user through all steps necessary to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement for various insurance carriers and government entities, explains adjustments and how and when to bill patients, and what to do if there is a denial or rejection. The book provides an overview of both CPT and ICD-9-CM coding, and also provides more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Understanding the coding rationales increases knowledge and skill in one or more area, enhancing skills and performance for various facilities locations and departments.
Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations, 2007 Edition (Professional Review Guide for the RHIA & RHIT)
by Patricia Schnering
from Delmar Cengage Learning
Are you ready for your exam? Use this book and the Interactive CD-ROM now to help you prepare for the AHIMA Clinical Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification examinations. This packed resource provides strategies, test-taking skills, and a great comprehensive mock examination to practice. A total of over 1600 review questions have been compiled for you, featuring: Health Data Content and Standards, Information Access and Retention, Classification Systems, Registries, and Indexing, Medical Billing and Reimbursement Systems, Medical Science, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, Informatics and Information Systems, Health Information Privacy and Security, Health Law, Health Statistics and Research, Quality and Performance Improvement, Organization and Management and Human Resources.
Learning to Code with ICD-9-CM for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration 2008
Independent Medical Coding : The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success As a Medical Coder
by Donna Avila-Weil
from Rayve Productions Inc
The comprehensive guidebook for career success as a medical coder.
How to start and successfully run your own professional independent medical coding business.
Types of services to offer. Marketing tips. Medical transcriptionists as coders.
Numerous topics and resource lists. Covers skills vital to success; education; certification; coding systems; home office set-up; pricing; business operations; ethics; risk management; finances; taxes; contracts; Internet; confidentiality; alternate careers for medical coding specialists; and much more.
If you're looking for a solid new career, consider medical coding -- one of the hottest professional opportunities today! Currently, there is a shortage of qualified medical coders in health care, and as managed care increases, more coders will be needed. Here's everything you need to know to be on the forefront of this exciting new industry.
ICD-9-CM 2003, Volumes 1, 2 & 3, Hospital Edition (Icd-9-Cm (Hospitals))
by Practice Management Information Corporat
from Practice Mgt Information Corp
Designed especially for hospital coders, hospital billers and insurance claim examiners. Includes ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2 diagnosis codes and Volume 3 procedure codes in a single, compact, space-saving, thumb-indexed and color-coded book, with a comprehensive diagnosis coding tutorial and full-color anatomical charts.
-Improve your diagnosis code accuracy with color coding and symbol notation system
-Locate ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes faster with thumb indexing
-Book lays flat on your desk and stays open during use
-Anatomical illustrations help relate diagnosis codes to organ system
-Includes a comprehensive diagnosis coding tutorial
-Save valuable desk space with our compact 6" x 9" book
Principals of Cpt Coding
by American Medical Association
from American Medical Association Press
...an introductory textbook containing illustrations, charts, coding tips, room for notes, and more...covers basic to intermediate topics...contains a Web address for additional study questions, coding tips, and updates.
Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2002 (Standard Edition, Thumb Index)
by American Medical Association
from American Medical Association
Brandon/Hill Allied Health List first-purchase selection (#419). Annual revision of descriptive terms with identifying codes used in reporting physician services and procedures. For coding and reimbursement staff. Does not include color enhancements. Softcover.
Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2000 (Standard Edition, Softbound Version)
by American Medical Assn
from Practice Management Information
As of January 1, 2005, CPT 2004 and earlier versions are not compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Old versions of CPT should not be used for claims submission.
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