Buck's 2019 HCPCS Level II E-Book

Buck's 2019 HCPCS Level II E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre:
ISBN: 0323582788

Continue to code quickly, accurately, and efficiently with Buck’s 2019 HCPCS Level II. This easy-to-use reference presents the latest HCPCS codes to help you comply with coding regulations, confidently locate specific codes, manage reimbursement for supplies, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. This edition features Netter’s Anatomy illustrations, dental codes, and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) payment and status indicators. Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes from the American Dental Association (ADA) offer access to all dental codes in one place. Full-color illustrations enhance understanding of specific coding situations. At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols make it easy to quickly identify new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes. Easy-to-use format optimizes reimbursement and assists with quick, accurate, and efficient coding. Full-color design with color tables helps you locate and identify codes with speed and accuracy. UNIQUE! Full-color Netter’s Anatomy illustrations clarify complex anatomic information. Jurisdiction symbols show the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers, Medicare Administrative Contractors submitting for DMEPOS services provided, and more. Special coverage alerts helps you identify when codes have special coverage instructions, are not covered or valid by Medicare, or may be paid at the carrier’s discretion. Drug code annotations identify brand name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate reimbursement. Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators address reimbursement for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Age/sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. Quantity symbol indicates the maximum allowable units per day per patient in physician and outpatient hospital settings, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims. The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citations provide a reference point for information about specific codes and their usage. Physician Quality Reporting System icon identifies codes that are specific to PQRS measures. Codingupdates.com website includes quarterly updates to HCPCS codes, content updates, and the opportunity to sign up for e-mail notifications of the newest updates. NEW! Updated 2019 code set features the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes to comply with current HCPCS standards for fast and accurate coding.

Buck's 2019 HCPCS Level II

Buck's 2019 HCPCS Level II
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2018-12-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780323582773

Continue to code quickly, accurately, and efficiently with Buck's 2019 HCPCS Level II. This easy-to-use reference presents the latest HCPCS codes to help you comply with coding regulations, confidently locate specific codes, manage reimbursement for supplies, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. This edition features Netter's Anatomy illustrations, dental codes, and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) payment and status indicators. Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes from the American Dental Association (ADA) offer access to all dental codes in one place. Full-color illustrations enhance understanding of specific coding situations. At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols make it easy to quickly identify new, revised, reinstated, and deleted codes. Easy-to-use format optimizes reimbursement and assists with quick, accurate, and efficient coding. Full-color design with color tables helps you locate and identify codes with speed and accuracy. UNIQUE! Full-color Netter's Anatomy illustrations clarify complex anatomic information. Jurisdiction symbols show the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers, Medicare Administrative Contractors submitting for DMEPOS services provided, and more. Special coverage alerts helps you identify when codes have special coverage instructions, are not covered or valid by Medicare, or may be paid at the carrier's discretion. Drug code annotations identify brand name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate reimbursement. Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators address reimbursement for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Age/sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. Quantity symbol indicates the maximum allowable units per day per patient in physician and outpatient hospital settings, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims. The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citations provide a reference point for information about specific codes and their usage. Physician Quality Reporting System icon identifies codes that are specific to PQRS measures. Codingupdates.com website includes quarterly updates to HCPCS codes, content updates, and the opportunity to sign up for e-mail notifications of the newest updates. NEW! Updated 2019 code set features the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes to comply with current HCPCS standards for fast and accurate coding.

Buck's 2021 HCPCS Level II - E-Book

Buck's 2021 HCPCS Level II - E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2021-01-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323764460

UNIQUE! Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes from the American Dental Association (ADA) offer one-step access to all dental codes. UNIQUE! Full-color anatomy plates (including Netter’s Anatomy illustrations) enhance your understanding of specific coding situations by helping you understand anatomy and physiology. Easy-to-use format optimizes reimbursement through quick, accurate, and efficient coding. At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols make it easy to identify new, revised, and deleted codes. Full-color design with color tables helps you locate and identify codes with speed and accuracy. Jurisdiction symbols show the appropriate contractor to be billed when submitting claims to Medicare carriers and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate reimbursement. Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators address reimbursement for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Drug code annotations identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. Age/sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. Quantity symbol indicates the maximum allowable units per day per patient in physician and outpatient hospital settings, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims. The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citations provide a reference point for information about specific codes and their usage. Physician Quality Reporting System icon identifies codes that are specific to PQRS measures.

Buck's 2022 HCPCS Level II E-Book

Buck's 2022 HCPCS Level II E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323810977

For fast, accurate, and efficient coding, pick this practical HCPCS reference! Buck’s 2022 HCPCS Level II provides an easy-to-use guide to the latest HCPCS codes. It helps you locate specific codes, comply with coding regulations, manage reimbursement for medical supplies, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. Spiral bound, this full-color reference simplifies coding with anatomy plates (including Netter’s Anatomy illustrations) and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) payment and status indicators. In addition, it includes a companion website with the latest coding updates. UNIQUE! Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes from the American Dental Association (ADA) offer one-step access to all dental codes. UNIQUE! Full-color anatomy plates (including Netter’s Anatomy illustrations) enhance your understanding of specific coding situations by helping you understand anatomy and physiology. Easy-to-use format optimizes reimbursement through quick, accurate, and efficient coding. At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols make it easy to identify new, revised, and deleted codes. Full-color design with color tables helps you locate and identify codes with speed and accuracy. Jurisdiction symbols show the appropriate contractor to be billed when submitting claims to Medicare carriers and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate reimbursement. Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators address reimbursement for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Drug code annotations identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. Age/sex edits identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex. Quantity symbol indicates the maximum allowable units per day per patient in physician and outpatient hospital settings, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims. The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citations provide a reference point for information about specific codes and their usage. Physician Quality Reporting System icon identifies codes that are specific to PQRS measures. NEW! Updated HCPCS code set ensures fast and accurate coding, with the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes to comply with current HCPCS standards.

Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2019 Edition E-Book

Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2019 Edition E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323582206

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck’s Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce understanding of the material. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your skills and remember the material. 30-day trial access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). Learning Objective and glossary review questions are included at the end of each chapter. UNIQUE! Concrete "real-life" coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Instructor-led assessments on the companion Evolve website provide additional assessment options in classroom settings (answers and rationales provided at the discretion of your instructor). UNIQUE! Four coding-question variations — covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios — develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. Over 450 total illustrations help you understand the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, along with examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. UNIQUE! Coders’ Index in the back of the book makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts and emphasize key information. Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules. Sample electronic health record screenshots (located in Appendix D) show examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. NEW! Additional exercise questions covering the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2020-09-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323655548

Master the complexities of health insurance with this easy-to-understand guide! Health Insurance Today: A Practical Approach, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in basics such as the types and sources of health insurance, the submission of claims, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding insurance. It follows the claims process from billing and coding to reimbursement procedures, with realistic practice on the Evolve website. This edition adds coverage of the latest advances and issues in health insurance, including EHRs, Medicare, and other types of carriers. Written by Medical Assisting educators Janet Beik and Julie Pepper, this resource prepares you for a successful career as a health insurance professional. What Did You Learn? review questions, Imagine This! scenarios, and Stop and Think exercises ensure that you understand the material, can apply it to real-life situations, and develop critical thinking skills. Clear, attainable learning objectives highlight the most important information in each chapter. CMS-1500 software with case studies on the Evolve companion website provides hands-on practice with filling in a CMS-1500 form electronically. UNIQUE! UB-04 software with case studies on Evolve provides hands-on practice with filling in UB-04 forms electronically. UNIQUE! SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) cases on Evolve give you real-world practice in an EHR environment. HIPAA Tips emphasize the importance of privacy and of following government rules and regulations. Direct, conversational writing style makes it easier to learn and remember the material. End-of-chapter summaries relate to the chapter-opening learning objectives, provide a thorough review of key content, and allow you to quickly find information for further review. Chapter review questions on Evolve help you assess your comprehension of key concepts NEW and UNIQUE! Patient’s Point of View boxes enable you to imagine yourself on the other side of the desk. NEW and UNIQUE! Opening and closing chapter scenarios present on-the-job challenges that must be resolved using critical thinking skills. NEW! End-of-chapter review questions ensure that you can understand and apply the material. NEW! Clear explanations show how electronic technology is used in patient verification, electronic claims, and claims follow-up. NEW! Coverage of the Affordable Care Act introduces new and innovative ways that modifications to the ACA allow people to acquire healthcare coverage. NEW! Updated information addresses all health insurance topics, including key topics like Medicare and Electronic Health Records. NEW! More emphasis on electronic claims submission has been added. NEW! Updated figures, graphs, and tables summarize the latest health insurance information.

Buck's The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book

Buck's The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2018-11-03
Genre:
ISBN: 0323582621

Master advanced coding skills! Buck’s The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing shows how to code for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Real-world cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) takes your coding proficiency a step further by providing hands-on practice with physician documentation. With this guide, you’ll learn to pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and properly audit cases. Real-world patient cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the first year of coding on the job by using actual medical records, allowing you to practice coding with advanced material. UNIQUE! From the Trenches boxes highlight the real-life experiences of professional medical coders and include photographs, quotes, practical tips, and advice. UNIQUE! Evaluation and Management (E/M) audit forms include clear coding instructions to help reduce errors in determining the correct level of service. Over 170 full-color illustrations depict and clarify advanced coding concepts.

Buck's Physician Coding Exam Review 2019 E-Book

Buck's Physician Coding Exam Review 2019 E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2018-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 0323582583

Prepare to succeed on your physician coding certification exam with Buck’s Physician Coding Exam Review 2019: The Certification Step! This extensive exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician coding certification exam — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding; and more. Four full practice exams (answers and rationales included) simulate the testing experience and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It’s the only physician coding exam review you need! UNIQUE! Four full practice exams on Evolve simulate the experience of taking the actual physician coding exam, allowing you to assess your strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a plan for focused study. Answers and rationales to the practice exams are available on Evolve to help you check your work. Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. Mobile-optimized quick quizzes offer on-the-go practice with over 350 medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM questions. Success Strategies section guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. Concrete "real-life" coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. NEW! Updated content features the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Workbook for ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book

Workbook for ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book
Author: Elsevier Inc
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2018-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323550991

Reinforce your understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS medical coding with practical exercises! Corresponding to the chapters in ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2019/2020 Edition, this workbook lets you apply your coding knowledge to realistic medical records. This edition reflects the latest updates to ICD-10 and includes hundreds of engaging, interactive exercises to help you review concepts, develop skills, and prepare for successful employment as a medical coder. UPDATED ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure you have the most up-to-date information available. UPDATED codes for Pancreatitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Fractures, GIST Tumors, Hypertension and Myocardial Infarctions. Matching exercises, multiple-choice questions, coding questions, and case scenarios reinforce your understanding of key content in each chapter of the textbook. Hands-on activities and case studies help you to master coding concepts and apply them to actual health records and real-world scenarios. ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are provided in each coding chapter to enhance your understanding of how to code accurately. Evolve companion website for the ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding textbook offers convenient online access to updates, partial answer keys, and coding guidelines.

Buck's 2019 ICD-10-PCS E-Book

Buck's 2019 ICD-10-PCS E-Book
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 944
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0323582664

Choose the book designed by coders for coders! Buck's 2019 ICD-10-PCS includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes you need to know to ensure the most accurate billing and reimbursement for in-patient medical procedure coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-PCS — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this edition provides colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to simplify the process of choosing and building procedure codes. It comes with durable spiral binding, and includes a companion website with the latest coding news and updates. ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) provide easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most. Convenient Guide to the Updates in the front of the book lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing at-a-glance lookup of the coding changes. Unique! Full-color Netter’s Anatomy art is included in the front of the book to help you understand complex anatomic information and how it may affect choosing codes. American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic® citations include official ICD-10-PCS coding advice relating to specific codes and their usage. Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) symbol notes procedures related to HACs as outlined in the MS-DRG. Symbols for Non-covered and Limited-Coverage procedures indicate related material outlined in the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits. Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits denote codes that are used only with patients of a specific sex. Non-Operating Room Procedure symbols identify procedures that do and do not affect MS-DRG assignment. Combinations symbol identifies procedures that can affect MS-DRG assignment. Online Appendix E: Procedure combination table, displays each procedure cluster and the corresponding DRG, as well as a few procedure combinations that are designated as non-OR. NEW! Updated 2019 Official Code set reflects the latest ICD-10 codes needed for diagnosis coding.