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Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide, 2nd Edition
Sandra Johnson, Connie McHugh

Softbound: 608 pages
ISBN 1418010448
9781418010447
Thomson Delmar
April 2006
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Understanding Medical Coding contains instruction for both inpatient and outpatient coding, and links a connection to the billing, reimbursement, and collections process.

The book takes the user through all steps necessary to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement for various insurance carriers and government entities, explains adjustments and how and when to bill patients, and what to do if there is a denial or rejection.

The book provides an overview of both CPT and ICD-9-CM coding, and also provides more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Understanding the coding rationales increases knowledge and skill in one or more area, enhancing skills and performance for various facilities locations and departments. Special features include:

  • Addresses both outpatient and inpatient coding.
  • Offers instruction in billing and reimbursement issues, managing the payment cycle
  • It gives step-by-step instruction for claim submission for various insurance carriers.
  • HIPAA, Coder Tips and Alerts are very helpful instructional fields.
  • It guides to accurate code selection for optimal payment of medical services
  • A workbook gives practice in coding exercises.
  • There are three new chapters, HCPCSII, Medicine Chapter and Inpatient Coding.

Sandra Johnson, CMA, CPC has worked 25 years in the health care field, with 19 years teaching experience in medical assisting, medical coding and transcription courses. She is an active member of the American Association of Medical Assistants and the American Academy of Professional Coders. She was awarded the Indiana Medical Assistant of the year, 1993, a multiple nominee for Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and the recipient of the Glenn W. Sample Award for Instructional Excellence 1996 and 2004 from Ivy Tech State College. She is a coding and transcription instructor at Indiana University Southeast, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resource Development with a specialization in health and safety management from Indiana State University. Connie McHugh, LPN,CPC,CPC-H,PMCC first began coding in 1996, manages Coding Hotlines and has been teaching coding nationally since 1991. Her extensive healthcare background includes clinical experiences of ICU/CCU, to Hospital Administration, Consultant, and Organized Medicine leadership. Taking students under her wing, with a style to enhance training with specific examples. She has serves as a board of directors for various organizations, for the past 15 years.

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