Step by Step Medical Coding | Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition

book: Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition | Carol J. Buck MS CPC CPC-H CCS-P

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	• Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition Carol J. Buck MS CPC CPC-H CCS-P Saunders, 2009 - 920 pages average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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Great book with a big flaw

I have learned a tremendous amount studying from this book, but the fact that only half of the exercises come with answers is a huge impediment to my learning. At the back of the book, only every other exercise is listed in the answer key. It is very difficult learning when you cannot get the answers to these questions anywhere. How do you figure out where your thinking is flawed? Even my class instructor does not have a complete answer key and she said it would be too much trouble to go through every answer herself so that we would know if we had got it right or not(I don't blame her, it really would be quite alot of work!). So,I started only doing the questions that had answers because I was driving myself crazy with the ones I didn't know. And even though the icd-9 codes are listed on the internet, the cpt codes are proprietary so there is no way to look them up. So, for the amount of money this book costs, I feel I really only have gotten half the education I could have gotten.

However, if one can rise above the missing answers or has someone who can explain it, then this is a great resource and I would recommend it.

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Step by Step Medical Coding

This is an awesome book. Though it is not the main training book that I am using, it is a great resource and another person's explanation. Great pointers and highlights of items that need to be remembered.

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! This practical, easy-to-use resource walks you through each step of the medical coding and reimbursement process, providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. The 2010 edition has been expanded and reorganized into four units: Reimbursement; ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM; CPT and HCPCS; and Inpatient Coding. No other text on the market brings together such thorough coverage of all coding systems in one source!

Carol J. Buck's proven step-by-step approach guides you through difficult concepts in the most direct, straightforward manner to ensure complete understanding.

In-text exercises throughout each chapter reinforce coding rules and concepts and emphasize the book's step-by-step organization.

Quick Check features immediately reinforce key concepts and test your retention and understanding.

Concrete "real-life" coding examples allow you to apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field.

Full-color design ensures easy navigation and presents material in a unique, compelling way.

Coding Shots provide tips for complicated coding scenarios and advice for entering the job market.

Stop! notes offer a brief summary of material just covered to help ensure retention and understanding and provide a transition into the next topic.

Caution! notes warn users of common coding mistakes and reinforce the concept of coding as an exact science.

Check This Out! boxes offer notes on accessing reference information, primarily via the Internet.

Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes present the official guidelines alongside text discussions.

Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes.

Updated content reflects the latest coding developments so you can practice with the most current information available.

New organization provides greater detail on key coding systems and makes it even easier to find the coding information you need.

More than 125 new and enhanced illustrations clarify difficult concepts to ensure the most accurate coding.

Dual Coding prepares you for the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Beginning in Chapter 7, corresponding codes from each ICD set are presented together for easy reference.

Toolbox features provide additional cases for analysis and applying knowledge to specific case elements.

Additional From the Trenches quotes provide valuable, up-to-date insights from instructors and professionals in the medical coding field.

Practice activities and Coding Guidelines appendices are now available on an expanded Evolve Resources website to ensure fast, easy access and the most up-to-date content.

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