Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide
| Author | : Sandra L. Johnson |
| Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
| Total Pages | : 640 |
| Release | : 2012-01-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 111130680X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781111306809 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Download or read book Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide written by Sandra L. Johnson and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and easy to understand, UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, THIRD EDITION teaches readers everything they need to know about medical coding. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, readers will learn how to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement, understand adjustments as well as how and when to bill patients, and determine what to do if there is a denial or rejection. Coverage has been thoroughly updated to include information on ICD-10-CM and how it compares to ICD-9-CM. CPT coding and modifiers are also discussed, as well as more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
