Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext (with Cengage EncoderPro.com Demo Printed Access Card and Studyware) - Softcover

Schaffer, Regina; Bowie, Mary Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1435481585 ISBN 13: 9781435481589

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010

Synopsis

UNDERSTANDING ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext, is designed to help your students master the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems. This hands-on, full-color worktext is fully illustrated to emphasize the impact that knowledge of anatomy and disease processes have on coding accuracy. Practice exercises are provided throughout, and Coding Assignments and Case Studies provide real-world coding practice. The Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10 are included as an Appendix and are explained throughout each chapter. Learning exercises, key terms, chapter reviews, coding assignments, case studies and internet links are also incorporated in each chapter. A free StudyWare CD-ROM with quizzes, flashcards, and multimedia coding cases, and 30-day free trial of EncoderPro (with ICD-10 codes) is included with the book.

About this title

About the Author

Regina Schaffer is a Reimbursement Educator Specialist for United Health Services in Johnson City, New York. She works with approximately 45 providers educating them on both ICD-9 and CPT (R) coding. Ms. Schaffer also works as a consultant in Binghamton, New York and is an instructor in the Health Information Technology Program at Broome Community College. Ms. Schaffer is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), past secretary for the local AAPC Chapter from 2000 to 2002 and is a frequently requested speaker on ICD-9-CM and CPT (R) Coding. Ms. Schaffer co-authored UNDERSTANDING ICD-9-CM and UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING with Ms. Mary Jo Bowie. She is an accredited Health Information Technician, a Certified Professional Coder and holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Mary Jo Bowie, M.S., B.S., A.A.S., R.H.I.A., R.H.I.T., is director of the Health Information Management and Medical Coding program at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts, and is owner of Health Information Professional Services in Binghamton, New York. Widely respected in the field, Ms. Bowie has consulted with health facilities for more than 30 years, has conducted national training seminars on coding and health information management topics and regularly speaks at regional and national professional events. In addition to creating content for Cengage Learning, Ms. Bowie develops instructional content for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT (R)/HCPCS and health data courses and teaches a variety of health information technology courses. She is a registered Health Information Administrator, Accredited Health Information Technician, an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS-approved trainer and an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Her education credentials include A,A,, B.S. and M.S. degrees.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1435481585
• ISBN 13: 9781435481589
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512