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A Guide to Health Insurance Billing takes the normally "dry" topic of insurance billing and makes it user-friendly and engaging. All aspects of the billing process, from key terms to state and federal regulations to guidelines for completing and submitting claims to health insurance programs, are written in clear direct language that is easily understood. Numerous real world examples, review exercises and simulations throughout the text clarify difficult concepts and give users the opportunity of applying learned material. · An introduction to the new coding systems, ICD-10. · ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems are explained using the most current information · Health insurance simulation and coding exercises put users in a realistic insurance billing environment · Managed care and its impact on health insurance billing is covered in a special chapter · Accompanying CD-ROM provides additional application exercises for HCFA-1500 completion and coding · Chapter on the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) introduces readers to this commonly used method of claim submission (KEYWORDS:insurance, billing, coding, entry-level, ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, exercises, user-friendly, educational programs, insurance claims, key concepts, health insurance) ... Read more

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This new title provides nurses with specific, practical advice on documenting a wide range of situations -- from caring for a patient with a myocardial infarction to witnessing a patient sign his will.In clear, concise language, the book gives detailed explanations of how, what, and when to document in nearly 100 of the most common, most important situations nurses face in practice.Each entry tells exactly what to consider and what to document so that the nurse can ensure quality patient care, continuity of care, and legal protection for the nurse and the institution. ... Read more

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"Surefire Documentation" Review
This is a wonderful book. It was given to me to review by one of the charge nurses where I work--a long term care facility in a small town in Iowa. This text not only gives very good instruction on documentation, it is organized well. Each cover includes a quick reference guide to assist with finding specific areas of concern. It is well written and includes text boxes with more specifics and concrete examples. I have recommended it to my Director of Nursing Services as a resource that could be used in the other 2 nursing facilities in the corporation. An excellent reference text with easy to find entries! I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a ready reference. ... Read more

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Comprehensive textbook for the documentation course required in all Physical Therapy programs. Covers every aspect of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT and PTA communication, as well as utilization review and quality assurance. Includes a bonus pocket book with sample documentation forms and checklists. ... Read more

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Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination, 2004 Edition is a valuable tool for those preparing to take the CCA Exam.This valuable manual contains: study tips, a comprehensive resource list, multiple choice questions for review, and information on Biomedical Sciences, Information Technology, Healthcare Data Content, Health Care Delivery Systems, Clinical Classification Systems, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, Official Coding Guidelines, Billing, Reimbursement, and Compliance, Commonly Administered Drugs, Lab Values, Official Guidelines for ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.Use the book and the Interactive CD-ROM to practice interpreting documentation and applying your clinical knowledge in assigning codes to diagnoses and procedure for a variety of patient settings. ... Read more

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Not for the experienced nurse
This is a very good book for an academic setting or for a new RN. It was not however helpful to me, a nurse with more than two decades of experience. This book contains rudimentary information, with examples of excellent charting but as a quick reference for unusual circumstances I felt in was cumbersome at best. ... Read more

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This comprehensive text is written by educators and experienced coders to help learners master the complexities of medical coding. The 12 modules address a variety of medical specialties including dermatology, cardiology,primary care, and orthopedics, and tackle the common coding problems encountered in the real world. Codingexercises provide practice for learners and enable them to test their knowledge.(comprehensive, insurance, coding, coding exercises, medical specialties)ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual ISBN: 0-7668-0105-5 ... Read more

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Coder's Desk Reference
A necessary reference book if you use CPT codes on a regular basis for any reason. It helps me when I get "stuck" in choosing the right code. The book gives the "lay" description of the CPT code in all sections except lab, radiology and pathology (they have a separate book). I use this book along with other resources, including discussion with the physician, to gain insight into choosing one code over another. As an RN and coding/compliance auditor of a large physician practice, I highly recommend this book as a necessary tool for the industry!! ... Read more

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In an easy-to-follow, general outline format, this review focuses on passing coding certification exams. It covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Coding. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a timed, scored, 150-question practice exam that is modeled on the actual certification exams and is designed to be taken twice - once as a pre-test and once as a post-test. In tutorial mode, specific sections of questions can be reviewed with instant feedback for study and extra practice. An additional final exam must be taken with paper and pencil, to simulate the experience of the actual examinations. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. ... Read more

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the best
I purchased this book in preparation for the AAPC's CPC certification exam. It is easy to use and a wonderful learning tool. There is a timed clock on the CDrom portion to help with building your coding speed (this is essential to getting finished with the exam in the alloted time). The tutorials give rationales for wrong answers. It was an excellent study guide. ... Read more

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Step-by-Step Medical Coding takes a practical approach to training students for a career in medical coding. It begins with an introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), followed by in-depth explanations of the sections found in the CPT manual. Several chapters, organized to follow the CPT codes by body system, introduce various procedures and demonstrate how to code each one. Practice exercises following each step of information and at the end of each unit reinforce important concepts and allow users to check their comprehension. Unit 2 covers the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD 9-CM), and Unit 3 offers information about third party reimbursement. Appendices provide the official ICD-9-CM guidelines for coding and reporting, answers to the in-text exercises, and the documentation guidelines for E/M services. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. ... Read more

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No Answer Key
I purchased this book for an online medical coding and reimbursement class. Overall I was disappointed. Although the author gives good examples of coding procedures, sometimes she doesn't follow through with showing examples of some of the more complex coding rules. Most frustrating was not having an answer key for readers to check their answers to the numerous exercises... particularly since medical coding stresses "accuracy, accuracy, accuracy". The frequent hand symbol of stop! was very annoying. The book does have useful info that is clearly written. However, I would not recommend spending the money for this book without an answer key included. ...

Thumbs Up for this Useful Book
As preparation for the CCS examination, I find this book to provide excellent background material on the CPT classification system and outpatient medical coding. I'm in the beginning stages of using the text; but I am immediately impressed. It seems logical, thorough, and well-organized. While the coding exercises are an aid, it is the supporting documentation that sets this book apart from other review books I have been using. I give it a high recommendation to those of you who are searching for a comprehensive, up-to-date resource.

GOOD PRICE
If your going to Fairleigh Dickinson University and your taking up Medical Coding and Billing you will need this book

Step-By-Step Medical Coding
This is easy to use and really works to learn medical coding. It is written so you can understand it and has a lot of questions right in the text. The answers to the questions are in the back of the book. I also got the workbook, and every other question answer is in the back of that book with hint. This really is a good book. I thought this would be hard for me to learn, but it wasn't.

Teaching with Step-by-Step
I have been using Step-by-Step Medical Coding to teach with for the last four years. I have had excellent results with the students comprehension and building of job skills. I think she has a wonderful methodology of skill building and incremental learning. ... Read more

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This best-selling transcription book is now printed in full color, enhancing the anatomical illustrations presented. The book and practice software create a simulation approach, giving learners a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in hospital and ambulatory care settings. Learners transcribe a variety of reports from inpatient case studies taken from actual medical reports. Organized by body system, reports transcribed include history and physical examination, operative, pathology, radiology, and discharge summary. ... Read more

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Difficult at first, but then got it.
I too found this book to be hard to understand at first. I thought I'd never get done with it. I decided not to let a book get the best of me so I really applied myself and soon I had the hang of it. The only thing I would have added to the book is more tests at the end.

poorly written and very unorganized
This text is very poorly written and proved to be an impossible study guide in my initial medical transcription course. I would not recommend it to anyone. ... Read more

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Not all that useful
If you have a bit of experience, I think this book is too basic. I've had the book for three weeks now, and I have found only one answer to my "What did he say" questions in it. The lab section is useful, however, especially since it lists normal values for many of the common tests.

Want quick and easy, this is it!
I always look for ways to make my job quick and easy. With 3 boys I need to make money fast. I keep one book on my desk and it is this one. This book seems to have the common and most used terms that the typical doctors office's use as well as the things you don't hear very often from the special fields of medicine. This is absolutely the easiest reference guide I have found yet. Do yourself a favor, buy this one. It is well worth it and will definitely cut down your research time.

Very informative and helpful desk aid.
This is a must have for any transcriptionist (newbie or experienced). The information in the book is useful and easy to understand. The book provides valuable information such as frequently used lab tests, medical terminology, and physical exam terms. This books help cut down on research time when you are stuck on trying to figure out "What in the world did he/she say"!!!!

A good desk reference.
This book has a lot of good and useful information right at your finger-tips. I would suggest this book to anyone in the transcription feild. This book has sample reports, do's and don'ts to follow, terminology, medications, ect. The book is fast and efficient! ... Read more

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While mapped data provide a common ground for discussions between the public, the media, regulatory agencies, and public health researchers, the analysis of spatially referenced data has experienced a phenomenal growth over the last two decades, thanks in part to the development of geographical information systems (GISs). This is the first thorough overview to integrate spatial statistics with data management and the display capabilities of GIS. It describes methods for assessing the likelihood of observed patterns and quantifying the link between exposures and outcomes in spatially correlated data.
This introductory text is designed to serve as both an introduction for the novice and a reference for practitioners in the field
Requires only minimal background in public health and only some knowledge of statistics through multiple regression
Touches upon some advanced topics, such as random effects, hierarchical models and spatial point processes, but does not require prior exposure
Includes lavish use of figures/illustrations throughout the volume as well as analyses of several data sets (in the form of "data breaks")
Exercises based on data analyses reinforce concepts ... Read more

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Hospital Edition, Volumes 1, 2 & 3, Compact 6"x 9" size w/color coding and thumb indexing. Includes full color anatomical drawings w/code pointers and a comprehensive diagnosis coding tutorial. ... Read more