Learning to Code With Icd-9-Cm for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration - Softcover

Falen, Thomas J.; Liberman, Aaron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0781741459 ISBN 13: 9780781741453

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005

Synopsis

This introductory textbook for medical coding offers a practical approach to the ICD-9-CM. It teaches students how to locate necessary information and code accurately and efficiently. By utilizing examples of actual medical records throughout, the authors present a very realistic picture of medical coding and health administration in practice. "Learning to Code with ICD-9-CM for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration" offers exercises and practical advice to help students transition smoothly from the classroom to the workplace. In addition, a unique unit on Health Administration discusses the importance of compliance and quality issues and details how coding contributes to financial success and decision making.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781741459
• ISBN 13: 9780781741453
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 754