Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2014 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. It simplifies ICD-10 diagnosis to ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement for outpatient medical services. Full-color images and clear explanations of A&P, pathology, and medical terminology make it easy to develop the knowledge needed to assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes. - At-a-glance Guide to the Updates lists all new and revised codes, providing quick access to the annual changes. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are listed and also integrated within the code set, providing fast, easy access to the official coding rules. - Unique! Full-color Netter's anatomy art is cross-referenced within the Tabular List to help you understand anatomy and how it will affect choosing codes. - More than 150 full-color illustrations provide visual orientation and help you understand difficult terminology, diseases/conditions, or coding in a specific category. - Additional elements within specific codes define terms and supply additional coding instruction to aid in understanding difficult terminology, diseases and conditions, or coding in a specific category. - Symbols and highlights show which codes are an Unacceptable Principle Diagnosis and identify codes that call for the use of additional character(s). - NEW! Updated 2014 Draft Code set. - NEW! American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic® citations provide reference information regarding official ICD-10-CM coding advice that will enhance understanding of specific codes. - NEW! CC (Complications & Comorbidities) and MCC (Major Complications & Comorbidities) Exclusions call attention to CC and MCC exceptions.

- Full-color format includes consistent color-coded symbols, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of hospital inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding.

- NEW! Updated 2015 Draft Code set includes the ICD-10 codes needed for procedure coding and reflects the June 2014 code updates. - NEW format is specifically designed to meet the needs of professional procedure coding. - NEW! Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) symbol alerts you to procedures related to HACs as outlined in the MS-DRG v31. - NEW! Symbols for female- and male-only related procedures are included. - NEW! Symbols for Noncovered and Limited Coverage procedures are included, as outlined in the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits, v31.

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- NEW! Age and Sex edits from the Medicare Code Editor alert you to codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex, helping to ensure accurate reporting - Present on Admission symbol highlights the diseases that will always be coded as present on admission. - Hospital Acquired Condition symbol notes specific conditions that will always be coded as hospital acquired for easier recognition.

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this edition provides complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the upcoming ICD-10 transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! - Over 500 illustrations of medical procedures and conditions help you understand the services being coded. - Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the upcoming transition to ICD-10. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers in both ICD-9 and ICD-10. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable, up-to-date tips and advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. - Coder's Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. - New appendix with sample Electronic Health Record (EHR) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace.

Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2014 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions, activities, and terminology exercises, and includes complete coverage of ICD-10-CM. It also includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the reports you will encounter in practice. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the upcoming transition to ICD-10. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers in both ICD-9 and ICD-10. - Over 90 original source documents provide real-world experience with reports you will encounter in practice. - Workbook questions follow the same format as the text, including multiple code icons. - Theory, practice, and reporting exercises help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2014 ICD-10-PCS Draft Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. It simplifies procedure coding to ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement for inpatient medical services. Full-color images and clear explanations of A&P, pathology, and medical terminology make it easy to develop the knowledge needed to assign the appropriate ICD-10-PCS codes. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-PCS codes prepares coders for the new code set replacing ICD-9-CM Volume 3. - ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCRs) are included for fast, easy access to the official coding rules. - Unique! Full-color Netter's anatomy art helps you understand complex anatomic information and how it may affect coding. - Age and Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits denote codes that are used only with patients of a specific age or sex. - NEW! Updated 2014 Draft Code set.

Prepare to confidently succeed on your facility coding exam with Facility Coding Exam Review 2014: The Certification Step with ICD-10-CM/PCS! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics covered on the facility certification exams, including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and HCPCS coding; and more. Practice exams and a final mock exam simulate the testing experience to better prepare you for certification success. - Comprehensive review content based on the facility exam covers everything you need to know to pass your certification exam. - Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. - Concrete real-life coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Success Strategies section guides you through the entire exam process. - Practice exams on the Evolve companion website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study. - A final exam located on the Evolve website simulates the actual testing experience you'll encounter when you take the facility certification exam. - Answers and rationales to the practice and final exams are available on the Evolve website. - Updated content includes the latest ICD-10 code sets, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! Mobile-optimized 10-question quizzes provide quick, on-the-go study with 260 extra medical terminology and pathophysiology questions that may be downloaded to mobile devices.

Prepare to confidently succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2014: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics covered on the physician certification exams, including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Practice exams and a final mock exam simulate the testing experience to better prepare you for certification success. - Comprehensive review content based on the physician exam covers everything you need to know to pass your certification exam. - Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. - Concrete real-life coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Success Strategies section guides you through the entire exam process. - Practice exams on the Evolve companion website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study. - A final exam located in the text simulates the actual testing experience you'll encounter when you take the physician certification exam. - Answers and rationales to the practice and final exams are available on the Evolve website. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! Mobile-optimized 10-question quizzes provide quick, on-the-go study with 260 extra medical terminology and pathophysiology questions that may be downloaded to mobile devices.