Take nine steps to accurate coding! This student-friendly text takes a real-world approach to coding that prepares you for the AAPC and AHIMA certification exams and for professional practice in any healthcare setting. It’s also a handy resource that you can turn to throughout your career.
You’ll learn exactly how to select the correct ICD-10 or CPT/HCPCS codes. Each section parallels the Official Coding Guidelines, with a special emphasis on commonly used codes. A wealth of learning tools and tips along with critical-thinking exercises and real-life case studies provide the practice you need. Brief reviews of A&P and pathophysiology put the codes into context.