Principles of CPT Coding: Coding Challenges and Exercises for Instructors and Students

by AMA

Revised and expanded, the second edition of Principles of CPT Coding Workbook (formerly the CPT Coding Workbook) lays a foundation for understanding coding by providing detailed examples designed to strengthen coding skills. In-depth instruction on key coding concepts is provided by CPT code section with extensive coding scenarios and operative procedure exercises given at the end of each chapter to test knowledge. A detailed answer key with comprehensive rationales walk the reader through the process of code assignment. This book was developed as a companion to the bestseller Principles of CPT Coding to provide additional coding instruction and exercises, and can also be used as a stand-alone teaching tool. New to this * New chapters - Category II codes and the Appendixes in the CPT codebook are now explained in two new chapters * New illustrations - Enable readers to visualize the area being discussed * mDecision Tree Flow Charts for selected specialties - * Demonstrate correct code selection * Expanded chapters - E/M, Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology chapters now include updated coding information and instruction

343 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007