Bucks Step by Step Medical Coding , 2022 Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Bucks Step by Step Medical Coding , 2022 Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

With help from the most reputable name in coding education , take the first step toward a lucrative career in medical coding !

An accessible , useful tool that demonstrates precisely how to code using all current coding sets is Buck’s Step-by-Step Medical Coding , a best-seller .

The explanations of each coding idea are followed by practice exercises to help you comprehend it better . An Evolve website offers 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials in addition to coverage of reimbursement , ICD-10-CM , CPT , HCPCS and inpatient coding . No other book covers every coding set with such thoroughness !

The theory and practical review questions (found at the conclusion of each chapter) concentrate on remembering key chapter details and using codes . A step-by-step process makes it simpler to develop your coding abilities and retain the information . Review questions from the learning objective and glossary help you ensure that you comprehend the main ideas and phrases of the chapter . You can practice using an encoder with a 30-day trial of TruCode® Encoder Essentials (with access to more practice exercises on the Evolve website) .

UNIQUE ! “Real-life” coding reports let you apply coding principles to real-world situations by simulating the reports you will see in the field . Additional practice with assignments , including coding reports , is available through online activities on Evolve . More than 450 images , including examples drawn straight from Elsevier’s expert ICD-10 and HCPCS books , are included to help you comprehend the many medical illnesses and procedures that are being categorized . UNIQUE ! Your coding proficiency and critical thinking abilities are enhanced by four coding-question variations that include both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios .

UNIQUE ! Locating specific codes is made simple by the book’s Coders’ Index , which is located at the rear . The official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding are included in boxes labeled ” Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ” ,  along with written explanations. Exercises , Quick Checks and Toolbox features highlight important information while reinforcing coding standards and concepts . Features like From the Trenches , Coding Shots , Stop !

Caution! Check This Out and CMS Rules provide helpful hints and recommendations . Sample EHR screenshots (in Appendix D) are instances of electronic health records that you might come across at work . NEW ! Coding upgrades provide the most recent information , supporting proper coding and career success . Coverage takes into account the most recent modifications to the CPT E/M rules for office and other outpatient codes .

Bucks Step by Step Medical Coding , 2022 Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

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