Being a Medical Information Coder - Brossura

Dodson, Laurie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 013112675X ISBN 13: 9780131126756

Casa editrice: Pearson, 2003

Riassunto

This book provides an introduction to ICD-9-CM coding that is easy to read and understand but covers basic coding principles comprehensively. With its focus on diagnosis, symptoms, and procedures related to these systems, coding principles are introduced and reinforced throughout. This book provides in-depth coverage of ICD-9-CM coding for medical information professionals, and discusses procedure codes, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical record content, and computer use.A valuable reference tool for Registered Health Information Technologists (RHITs) and Credentialed Coding Specialists (CCSs).

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Informazioni sull?autore

Laurie Dodson, RHIA, MPH, received her graduate degree from UCLA's School of Public Health with an emphasis on Health Information Systems. For the past 23 years she has been an instructor in Cypress College's Health Information Technology program in California, where she has taught classes in entry-level coding with ICD9-CM. She therefore recognizes many of the problem areas where students have trouble with coding.

Dalla quarta di copertina

Laurie Dodson's Being A Medical Information Coder is a comprehensive resource, essential for all beginning medical information coders. The Third Edition has been revised and updated to include the latest information on updated codes, coding compliance, and HIPPA, while retaining an emphasis on the foundational principles and skills necessary for all medical information coders.

Features Include:

• A new chapter on coding compliance
• Information on HIPPA's impact on coding
• New learning activities
• An emphasis on the principles of coding

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Pearson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 013112675X
• ISBN 13: 9780131126756
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320
• Redattore: Cox-Steven Kay
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italia