Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455775029
- UPDATED codes help you maintain compliance with current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) standards. - UPDATED Internet Only Manual (IOM) on the companion website ensures coding accuracy with essential information on carrier-specific and Medicare-specific regulations.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 40,29 MB
Release : 2012-12-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455774898
Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this professional HCPCS Level II reference by Carol J. Buck! Code more quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and optimize reimbursement with 2013 HCPCS Level II, Professional Edition. With spiral binding and an easy-to-use format, this full-color reference presents the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to help you comply with coding regulations and confidently locate information on specific codes, manage reimbursement for supplies, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. Keep current with HCPCS codes with this professional medical billing reference from coding expert Carol J. Buck! - UNIQUE! Full-color Netter's Anatomy illustrations clarify complex anatomic information and how it affects coding. - UNIQUE! Color-coded Table of Drugs makes it easier to find specific drug information. - Drug code annotations identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. - Distinctive symbols identify new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes. - American Dental Association (ADA) Current Dental Terminology code sets offer access to all dental codes in one place. - Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. - Age/Sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. - Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators clearly identify supplies to report to durable medical third-party payers. - Coding Clinics drawn from the American Hospital Association HCPCS citations provide sources for information about specific codes and their usage. - Codingupdates.com companion website keeps you informed of changes to ICD codes, and provides the opportunity to sign up for automatic e-mail notifications. - UPDATED! At-a-glance code listings highlight all new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes for 2013. - UPDATED Internet Only Manual (IOM) ensures coding accuracy with essential information on carrier-specific and Medicare-specific regulations.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 47,63 MB
Release : 2013-12-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323315925
Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this HCPCS Level II reference by Carol J. Buck! For quick, accurate, and efficient coding, choose 2014 HCPCS Level II, Standard Edition! In an easy-to-use format, this practical reference presents the latest HCPCS codes to help you comply with coding regulations, confidently locate specific codes, manage supply reimbursement, report patient data, and more. - At-a-glance code listings highlight all new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes for 2014. - Color-coded Table of Drugs makes it easy to find specific drug information. - Drug code annotations identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other FDA approved drugs. - Special coverage information provides alerts when codes have specific coverage instructions, are not covered or valid by Medicare, or may be paid at the carrier's discretion. - Jurisdiction information shows the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers, and Medicare Administrative Contractors submitting for DMEPOS services provided. - Codingupdates.com companion website includes HCPCS updates and corrections, and provides the opportunity to sign up for automatic e-mail notifications. - UPDATED codes help you maintain compliance with current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) standards.
Author : Janet I. Beik
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 40,80 MB
Release : 2017-08-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323509576
Learn to comprehend the complexities of health insurance! Using a reader-friendly approach, Health Insurance Today, A Practical Approach, 6th Edition gives you a solid understanding of health insurance, its types and sources, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding it. This new edition incorporates the latest information surrounding ICD-10, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other timely federal influencers, as it guides you through the important arenas of health insurance such as claims submission methods, the claims process, coding, reimbursement, hospital billing, and more. Plus, with hands-on UB-04 and CMS-1500 (02-12) case studies on Evolve, you will come away with a clear understanding and working knowledge of the latest advances and issues in health insurance. CMS-1500 (02-12) software with case studies gives you hands-on practice filling in a CMS-1500 (02-12) form electronically. What Did You Learn? review questions ensure you understand the material already presented before moving on to the next section. Imagine This! scenarios help you understand how information in the book applies to real-life situations. Stop and Think exercises challenge you to use your critical thinking skills to solve a problem or answer a question. Clear, attainable learning objectives help you focus on the most important information and make chapter content easier to teach. Chapter summaries relate to learning objectives, provide a thorough review of key content, and allow you to quickly find information for further review. Direct, conversational writing style makes reading fun and concepts easier to understand. HIPAA tips emphasize the importance of privacy and following government rules and regulations. NEW! Updated content on the latest advances covers the most current information on Medicare, Electronic Health Records, Version 5010, and much more. NEW! Expanded ICD-10 coverage and removal of all ICD-9 content ensures you stay up-to-date on these significant healthcare system changes. NEW! UB-04 software and case studies gives you hands-on practice filling out electronic UB-04 forms. NEW! UNIQUE! SimChart® for the Medical Office case studies gives you additional real-world practice.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,47 MB
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323389902
For quick, accurate, and efficient coding, pick the market-leading HCPCS reference! From coding expert Carol J. Buck, 2016 HCPCS Level II, Standard Edition provides an easy-to-use guide to the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes. It helps you locate specific codes, comply with coding regulations, optimize reimbursement, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. With this standard edition, you can focus on the basics of HCPCS coding — so you save money! - At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols identify all new, revised, and deleted codes for 2016. - Drug code annotations identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. - Information on coverage provides alerts when codes have special instructions, are not valid or covered by Medicare, or may be paid at the carrier's discretion. - Jurisdiction symbols show the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers, and Medicare administrative contractors submitting for DMEPOS services provided. - Color-coded Table of Drugs makes it easier to find specific drug information. - Codingupdates.com website includes quarterly updates to HCPCS codes and content, and the opportunity to sign up for e-mail notifications of the newest updates. - UPDATED 2016 official code set ensures compliance with current HCPCS standards, for fast and accurate coding.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2017-01-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323484816
- UPDATED 2017 official code set ensures compliance with current HCPCS standards, for fast and accurate coding.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 44,87 MB
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323567622
- NEW! Updated 2018 code set features the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes to comply with current HCPCS standards for fast and accurate coding.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1059 pages
File Size : 37,11 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323292003
Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2013 Edition is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems. In-depth, step-by-step explanations of essential 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, the 2013 edition offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the eventual transition. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding sets in one source! - Dual coding in Units 4 and 5 (where both ICD-10 and ICD-9 answers are provided for every exercise, chapter review, and workbook question) ensures you can code using the systems of both today and tomorrow. - Complete coverage of the new ICD-10 code set in Unit 2 prepares you for the eventual transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes in Units 2, 3, and 5 present the official outpatient and inpatient guidelines alongside text discussions. - Concrete "real-life" coding examples help you apply important coding principles and practices to actual scenarios from the field. - Over 500 total illustrations of medical procedures or conditions help you understand the services being coded. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills: - One answer blank for coding questions that require a one-code answer - Multiple answer blanks for coding questions that require a multiple-code answer - Identifiers next to the answer blank(s) to guide you through the most difficult coding scenarios - Answer blanks with a preceding symbol (3 interlocking circles) indicates that the user must decide the number of codes necessary to correctly answer the question - In-text exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, emphasize key information, and test your retention and understanding. - 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. - Coder's Index makes it easy to instantly locate specific codes. - Practice activities on the companion Evolve website reinforce key concepts from the text. - Updated content presents the latest coding information so you can practice with the most current information available.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 16,57 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 145577491X
- NEW! Real-world, physician-based coding cases provide extra practice and preparation for the CPC exam.
Author : Carol J. Buck
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 22,48 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455774901
- NEW! Facility-based coding activities challenge you to apply your knowledge to 35 realistic inpatient case scenarios, providing valuable practice and preparation for the CCS exam.
