ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2017 Edition

ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2017 Edition

<p>‘Learn by doing’ with this comprehensive guide to facility-based coding! <b>ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2017 Edition</b> provides an in-depth understanding of inpatient diagnosis and procedure coding. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the <i>ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting<i> </i>to<i> </i></i>ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority and AHIMA-approved ICD-10 Trainer Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource will help you succeed whether you’re learning to code for the first time or making the transition to ICD-10! </p><ul><b><li>F 30-day access to TruCode<SUP>® </SUP>encoder</b> on the Evolve companion website provides realistic practice with using an encoder.</li><li><b>Coding examples and</b> <b>exercises </b>let you apply concepts and practice coding<b> </b>with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.</li><li><b>UPDATED Illustrations and examples of key diseases </b>help you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding.</li><li><b><i>ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting </b></i>provide fast, easy access instruction on proper application of codes.</li><li><b>Coverage of both common and complex procedures </b>prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using<b> </b>ICD-10-PCS.</li><li><b>Illustrated, full-color design </b>emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts.</li><li><b>Coverage of medical records</b> provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job.</li><li><b>Coverage of common medications</b> promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly seen in medical records.</li> </ul><ul><b><li>NEW</b> <b><i>Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures</i> chapter</b> is added to this edition.</li><li><b>UPDATED content</b> includes revisions to icd-10 code and coding guidelines, ensuring you have the latest coding information.</li> </ul>