New to this edition
- Expansion of ICD-9-CM information.
- Sample patient charts include explanatory notes.
- A simulated medical practice (identified as Godfrey Regional) lets you study in a real-world scenario.
- Key Terms lists highlight the most important vocabulary and content.
- More exercises!
Author Information
By Marsha Diamond, CPC, CPC-H, Program Director & Instructor, Coding and Health Information, Central Florida College, Orlando, FL, USA
Section 1 Crucial Role of Physician Documentation in the Coding Process
Chapter 1 Physician Documentation
Section 2 ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding
Chapter 2 Determining Physician Diagnosis
Chapter 3 Using the ICD-9-CM Code Book
Chapter 4 V Codes and E Codes
Chapter 5 ICD-9-CM Tables
Chapter 6 Coding Special Complexities
Chapter 7 ICD-10-CM
Section 3 Physician Procedure Coding
Chapter 8 Determining Codeable Services
Chapter 9 Using CPT-4
Chapter 10 Evaluation and Management Services
Chapter 11 Anesthesia Services
Chapter 12 Surgery Services
Chapter 13 Radiology Services
Chapter 14 Pathology Services
Chapter 15 Medicine Services
Chapter 16 Modifiers
Chapter 17 HCPCS Codes
Section 4 Hospital Coding
Chapter 18 Hospital Diagnostic Coding
Chapter 19 DRG Coding
Section 5 Putting Together the Coding Systems
Chapter 20 Putting together CPT-4, ICD-9-CM and DRG
Section 6 The Reimbursement Perspective
Chapter 21 Coding from the Reimbursement Perspective
Section 7 Monitoring and Compliance
Chapter 22 Monitoring and Compliance Process
Appendices
Appendix 1 – Coding Reference Toolbox
Appendix 2 - Answers
