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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Coding Books > Coders' Dictionary Coders' Dictionary Please note: You may wish to make your selection according to publication date. However, keep in mind any book not yet published can be easily pre-ordered so that you can conveniently plan ahead. 2008 Edition
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Unlike other medical dictionaries, the Coders’ Dictionary from Ingenix lays the groundwork for understanding medical terminology from a coding perspective, enhancing a coder’s ability to interpret a medical record and more efficiently code a claim. Whereas a typical medical dictionary seeks to define a term for the clinical practitioner, the Ingenix Coders’ Dictionary seeks to define a term for the clinical coder, effectively laying the groundwork for understanding medical terminology from a coding perspective. It’s the only book of its kind available, specific to the needs of medical coders, admitting clerks, billers and adjudicators. This is the only dictionary created for coders by coders.
You may view some sample pages here. Lori Becks, RHIA, is a
Clinical/Technical Editor for Ingenix. She served as a coding
specialist at the University of Utah and as an assistant director of
health information management. Her previous experience also includes
teaching English and technical writing. Her areas of expertise
include CPT/HCPCS and ICD-9-CM coding. She is a member of the
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Please remember: The government no longer allows a grace period for annual code sets. The new HIPAA Transaction and Code Set Rule requires providers to use national medical code sets that are valid at the time that a service is provided. ICD-9-CM code revisions become effective October 1st each year while CPT and HCPCS code revisions become effective January 1st. In order for you to meet this requirement, you must have the revised CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes in your possession before the implementation dates. The best way to do this is to order your code books early. Review current coding resources. You may also be interested in combining this important book with the complete CodeManager software and coding data files. (information provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore / |
