"A selection of musculoskeletal illustrations and the CPT and ICD-9-CM codes that may be assigned to them. Includes introductory text explaining anatomy and sample operative reports"--Provided by publisher.

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems. In-depth, step-by-step explanations of essential coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2013 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the eventual transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding sets in one source! Dual coding in Units 4 and 5 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow. Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set in Unit 2 prepares you for the eventual transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2, 3, and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions. Concrete "real-life" coding examples help you apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field. Over 500 total illustrations of medical procedures or conditions help you understand the services being coded. Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills: One answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer Multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer Identifiers next to the answer blank(s) to guide you through the most difficult coding scenarios Answer blanks with a preceding symbol (3 interlocking circles) indicates that the user must decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question In-text exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, emphasize key information, and test your retention and understanding. From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today's medical coding field. Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes. Practice activities on the companion Evolve website reinforce key concepts from the text. Updated content presents the latest coding information so you can practice with the most current information available.

An invaluable resource for CPT(R) surgical coding with integrated anatomical instructions and illustrations. No other book brings anatomic and coding concepts together with the same degree of completeness and educational value. This brand new publication from the AMA unites annotated CPT surgical codes and descriptions with clinically significant renderings by renowned medical illustrator, Frank H. Netter, MD, to simplify the navigation through complex operative reports for CPT code abstraction. This is an ideal tool to boost anatomical knowledge within the context of CPT codes. Features and Benefits: - More than 700 individual Netter illustrations paired with specific code ranges to guide code selection - Figure captions provide full descriptions about the anatomies and procedures illustrated by the images to assist in code selection - Unique feature Coding Atlas presents additional information and details of anatomy related to procedures within specific CPT code ranges - A comprehensive glossary of procedural and anatomical terms simplifies complex terminology to promote further understanding - Chapter openers deliver an overview of the anatomical system(s) to provide a basic understanding of pathophysiology that may affect code selection - Written by Sheri Poe Bernard who has a 20-year history developing coding education and training tools, including serving as vice president of clinical coding content at AAPC

Stay up-to-date with the most recent ICD-9-CM code changes. This comprehensive resource is organized to help improve coding accuracy and efficiency. Includes dictionary-style headings, color tabs and legends on each page. Complete features include: Current official code set with complete summary of code changes-Provides a quick reference to all relevant 2007 changes; includes instructional notes, additional conventions and complete coding guidelines Color fourth- and fifth-digit alert symbols in index and tabular Valid three-digit list-Identifies when an additional digit is not available for a condition or disease Age and sex edits-Correctly identify codes that are restricted dependant upon age or sex of patient V code designation symbol alerts-Quickly recognize when V codes can be used only as primary or only as an additional diagnosis "Unspecified" and "Other Specified" code alerts.

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! From Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this edition fully covers ICD-10-CM in preparation for the transition to ICD-10. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! - A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9. - Over 500 illustrations include medical procedures and conditions that help you understand the services being coded, and images from Carol J. Buck's professional ICD and HCPCS manuals that familiarize you with the format of professional coding manuals. - Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the transition to ICD-10. - A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions, activities, and terminology exercises to reinforce your understanding of medical coding. Available separately. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answer blanks. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable tips and helpful advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Coder's Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Appendix with sample EHR (Electronic Health Record) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - NEW! Encoder practice exercises on the companion Evolve website provide added practice and help you understand how to utilize an encoder product. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.