Codebusters:
Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance for Medical Practices
by Patricia T. Aalseth
"Quick reference to the basics of coding for physician services and provides additional assistance with coding and billing problems.
Includes tips on how to be concise. For medical coders. Softcover.
DNLM: Insurance, Health, Reimbursement-classification handbooks."
Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2002 (Professional Edition, Spiral-Bound Version)
by American Medical Association
"Annual includes more than 700 code and guideline changes and the new Category III 'Emerging Technology' subsection. Includes color keys, illustrations, thumb-tabs, and references to the CPT Assistant newsletter and CPT Changes text. Wire-spiral binding."
HCPCS 2002 Coders Choice, Millenium Edition, Health Care Procedure Coding System, National Level II, Medicare Codes, Color Coded
by PMIC
"Annual coding guide contains the mandated changes and new codes for 2002 required for reporting most medical services and supplies provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Includes enhanced icons, color-coding, and expanded index..."
HCPCS 2002, TimeSaver: Health Care Financing Administration, Common Coding System: National Level II Medicare Codes (Binder w/Tabs, Color Coded)
by Practice Management Information Corporation
"Annual coding guide contains the mandated changes and new codes for 2002 requires for reporting most medical services and supplies provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Includes enhanced icons, color-coding, and expanded index. Three-ring binder with looseleaf pages and tabbed dividers, softcover listed in approval week 2002-04."
HCPCS Level II Expert, 2002
by Sheri Bernard (Editor), Medicode
"Annual color-coded reference includes a complete drug index.
Contains codes required for reporting most medical services and supplies provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients..."
ICD-9-CM 2002: International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Volumes 1 and 2 (Color
by American Medical Association
"Annual text features color-coded tabular, intuitive symbols,
and hundreds of clinically-oriented diagnosis definitions and illustrations..."
ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, with Answers: 2002
by Faye Brown
"Annual handbook produced in cooperation with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association. Features numerous coding exercises based on case examples, revised codes and skills,
practical textbook design, and material developed by the AHA's Central Office on ICD-9-CM during the past year..."
ICD-9-CM Workbook for Beginning Coders, 2002 Revised Edition (Includes Answer Key)
by Janatha R. Ashton
"Indiana Univ., Indianapolis. Exercises aimed at students who have learned basic coding principles and need additional practice applying the principles to actual cases. Separate answer key is provided. Reflects the latest official coding guidelines effective with October 2001. Text without answer key is also available..."
Independent Medical Coding: The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success As a Medical Coder
by Donna Avila-Weil, Rhonda Regan
"The comprehensive guidebook for career success as a medical coder.
How to start and successfully run your own professional independent medical coding business.
"Types of services to offer. Marketing tips. Medical transcriptionists as coders.
"Numerous topics and resource lists. Covers skills vital to success; education;
certification; coding systems; home office set-up; pricing; business operations; ethics; risk management; finances; taxes; contracts;
Internet; confidentiality; alternate careers for medical coding specialists; and much more.
"If you're looking for a solid new career, consider medical coding -- one of the hottest professional opportunities today! Currently, there is a shortage of qualified medical coders in health care, and as managed care increases, more coders will be needed. Here's everything you need to know to be on the forefront of this exciting new industry."
Mastering Coding: Tools, Techniques, and Practical Applications
by Marsha S. Diamond
"A Worktext provides a solid foundation in basic coding principles with an emphasis on learning through actual physician documentation.
This practical approach prepares students to tackle any coding scenario,
from routine to complex. Chapters begin with an emphasis on basic coding documentation and rules to ensure correct coding for ICD-9-CM,
CPT-4, and HCPCS. Progressively difficult coding exercises incorporate newly learned skills as readers advance through this worktext. Learning objectives, numerous examples, chapter reviews, and coding reference tools throughout the text provide the necessary pedagogy to fully master basic and advanced coding concepts."
Principles of CPT Coding
by American Medical Association
"Textbook covers the basic to intermediate concepts of CPT coding. Updated coding content, new subsection within the surgery section, new coding tips, new illustrations, and expanded chapter exercises are all included..."
Saunders 2002 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 + HCPCS Level II
by Carol J. Buck
"With the combination of all three volumes of the ICD-9-CM,
the HCPCS, and the Official Coding Guidelines, this comprehensive manual is a must-have resource at an affordable price! The 2002 edition features the ICD-9-CM and the HCFA Official Coding guidelines in a single volume, with the 2002 HCPCS available to download and print from a new companion website accessed via the unique passcode in each book. The website also offers other value-added features,
including links to key coding sites, coding tips and more."
Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide
by Sandra L. Johnson (Editor)
"This comprehensive text is written by educators and experienced coders to help learners master the complexities of medical coding.
The 12 modules address a variety of medical specialties including dermatology, cardiology, primary care, and orthopedics, and tackle the common coding problems encountered in the real world. Coding exercises provide practice for learners and enable them to test their knowledge."
