Workbook for Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2008 Edition

Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain the correct reimbursement for medical services with this helpful workbook. Specifically designed to parallel the organization of Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2008 Edition, it provides more than 1,000 questions and terminology exercises, as well as over 80 original source documents to familiarize you with the materials you'll encounter in practice. Original source documents provide real-world experience to better prepare you for professional expectations. More than 1000 questions and terminology exercises follow the same answer format as the main text, promoting critical thinking and transferring textbook knowledge to actual medical record documentation. Original reports, cleared of all confidential information, simulate real-world experience in such areas as: Arthroscopy Fracture repair with skeletal fixation Muscle repair Bronchoscopy Adenotonsillectomy Thoracentesis Endarterectomy. Cesarean delivery Tubal ligation Amniocentesis Laboratory Pathology Updated content reflects the latest developments in coding so you can practice with the most current information available. A 2-color design makes it easy to find specific features and streamline your review and practice. From the Trenches features similar to those in Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2008 Edition, highlight practical advice and motivational commentary from real-life medical coding instructors and practitioners.Buck, Carol J. is the author of 'Workbook for Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2008 Edition' with ISBN 9781416045687 and ISBN 1416045686.