a comprehensive guide Johnson, Sandra L. CMA creator Linker, Robin I. text bibliography nyu Clifton Park, NY Delmar Cengage Learning 2013 Third Edition monographic eng

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xxxvi, 667 pages color illustrations 28 cm. 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. Sandra L. Johnson, Robin I. Linker. Includes bibliographical references and index. Nosology Code numbers Relative Value Scales Forms and Records Control methods RB115 .U525 2013 9781111306809 2011935706 DNLM/DLC 130227 20180831130319.0 312698 spa