Johnson, Sandra L.  CMA. <br/><br/>
Understanding medical coding/  a comprehensive guide 
Sandra L. Johnson, Robin I. Linker. 
 - Third Edition 
 - Clifton Park, NY:  Delmar Cengage Learning;  2013. 
 - xxxvi, 667 pages  color illustrations  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>This textbook is organized into 16 chapters : Chapter 1. An introduction to the profession of medical coding. -- Chapter 2. through 4 cover the main coding systems. -- Chapter 5. is dedicated to Evaluation and Management codes. -- Chapter 6-12. are categorized by coding sections of the CPT and ICD-9-CM coding manuals, including obstetrics and medicine. -- Chapter 13. contains information about CPT and HCPCS modifiers.-- Chapter 14. delves into the particulars of insurance and billing in medical care facilities and practices, specifically for the ambulatory setting. -- Chapter 15. continues the discussion of insurance and reimbursement wtih in-depth coverage of how to file the claim form, using the CMS-1500 form. There are numerous examples throughout this chapter covering Medicare and Medicaid, other government insurance programs, HMOs, and various Blue Cross Shield insurance policies. -- Chapter 16. contains detailed descriptions of payment cycles and strategies to receive proper reimbursement, and also discusses audit procedures and compliance concepts. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781111306809 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011935706 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nosology--Code numbers.<br/>Relative Value Scales.<br/>Forms and Records Control--methods.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RB115  / .U525 2013