Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! This practical, easy-to-use resource walks you through each step of the medical coding and reimbursement process, providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. The 2010 edition has been expanded and reorganized into four Reimbursement; ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM; CPT and HCPCS; and Inpatient Coding. No other text on the market brings together such thorough coverage of all coding systems in one source!
Carol J. Buck has a Master's degree in Education, as well as CPC-I, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-H national certifications. For 20 years she served as the Program Director of the Medical Secretarial programs at the Northwest Technical College in Minnesota. She developed diploma and associate programs in medical coding. Now retired, Carol spends her time writing texts related to medical coding, certification, specialization, and reference manuals, which are known as the Step Series.