Basic Current Procedural Paperback - 2014

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Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding Exercises reinforces beginning and intermediate coding students' coding knowledge with skill-building drills and real-world case studies. The reader can expect exercises that test knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical concepts through instruction designed to bridge the gap between clinical documentation and coding. An assortment of in-depth case studies includes questions that encourage the student to extract the information needed to determine the index terms that will lead them to the correct code assignment. The first chapter has been expanded to include student practice for identifying key documentation elements to support coding decisions. The answer key offers solutions to all terminology and clinical concept questions, as well as detailed rationales for select coding drills and case studies. Individual coders can use it for self-assessments while instructors are still able to test students' skills and knowledge. Detailed author explanations are presented in bold type for easy self- checking, providing clearer understanding of the relationship between documentation and correct CPTr code assignment. Key Features Exercises explore and present CPT and HCPCS coding from all angles Detailed case studies taken from health records offer real- world coding scenarios "Abstract from Documentation" sections following surgical cases help extract key information from the health record for accurate coding Body system discussion is augmented by anatomical illustrations Examples of connecting CPT codes to ICD-10-CM codes to support medical necessity Exercises provide targeted experience with specific categories of codes and mixed codes that occur in the real world A full answer key is available to approved instructors. Correct responses and detailed rationales are presented in bold text for easy use