Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain the correct reimbursement for medical services with this helpful workbook. Specifically designed to parallel the reorganization of Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2010 Edition, it provides more than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises (with odd numbered answers provided), as well as over 80 original source documents to familiarize you with the materials you'll encounter in practice. Original source documents provide real-world experience to better prepare you for professional expectations. More than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises follow the same answer format as the main text to promote critical thinking (with odd numbered answers provided). Original reports, cleared of all confidential information, simulate real-world experience in such areas as: Arthroscopy Fracture repair with skeletal fixation Muscle repair Bronchoscopy Adenotonsillectomy Thoracentesis Endarterectomy. Cesarean delivery Tubal ligation Amniocentesis Laboratory Pathology Updated content reflects the latest coding developments so you can practice with the most current information available. New organization matches the enhanced format of Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2010 for more efficient review. Dual Coding prepares you for the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Beginning in Chapter 7, both ICD-9 codes and corresponding ICD-10 codes are included for each review question with an ICD answer.

Table of Contents:
1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance 2. An Overview of ICD-9-CM 3. Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines 4. Using ICD-9-CM 5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 1-8) 6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-9-CM Chapters 9-17) 7. ICD-10-CM 8. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes (HCPCS) 9. Modifiers 10. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services 11. Anesthesia 12. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery 13. Integumentary System 14. Musculoskeletal System 15. Respiratory System 16. Cardiovascular System 17. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm 18. Digestive System 19. Urinary and Male Genital Systems 20. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery 21. Endocrine and Nervous Systems 22. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope 23. Radiology 24. Pathology/Laboratory 25. Medicine 26. Inpatient Coding Appendix A Reports Appendix B Answers to Workbook Questions