Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals - E-Book

Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals - E-Book
Author: Rebecca Hickey
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2013-08-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323277195

Plenty of examples, practice problems, and learning tools provide the perfect math review for health professionals! With just the right level of content and highly illustrated example problems, this user-friendly worktext helps you learn and understand fundamental math principles and understand how they apply to patient care. - UNIQUE! Full-color format highlights key information on setting up problems, understanding parts of equations, moving decimal points, and more. - Spiral bound format with plenty of white space allows you to use the text as a workbook in which you can write your answers and work out problems. - Consistent chapter formats make it easy to retain information and identify important content. - Chapter objectives emphasize what you should learn from each chapter and how your knowledge applies to patient care. - Key terms defined at the beginning of each chapter help you understand new vocabulary in the text. - Chapter overviews introduce you to the topics discussed in the chapter. - Example problems demonstrate and label each step to getting a solution and show you how to solve similar problems. - Practice the Skill problems incorporated within the chapter for in-class discussion allow you to practice what you've learned before receiving homework assignments. - Math in the Real World boxes include word problems that apply your knowledge to everyday life as well as common healthcare situations. - Strategy boxes demonstrate the steps to solving topic problems and provide a helpful example for solving more problems. - Human Error boxes include hints on common errors and show you how to double-check your answers. - Math Etiquette boxes help you solve problems by presenting proper math rules. - Chapter quizzes allow you to assess your learning and identify areas for further study.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2013

Physician Coding Exam Review 2013
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455745758

Build the confidence to succeed on the AAPC CPC(R) certification exam and take your medical coding career to the next step with CPC(R) Coding Exam Review 2013: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! Reflecting the expert insight of leading coding educator Carol J. Buck, this complete exam review guides you step-by-step through all of the content covered on the CPC(R) exam, including anatomy and terminology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Plus, two practice exams and a final exam modeled on the actual CPC(R) exam simulate the exam experience to give you a head start on certification success. Comprehensive review content based on the AAPC CPC(R) exam covers everything you need to know to pass your exams. Companion Evolve website includes a pre-exam and post-exam with answers and rationales that allow you to track your learning, identify areas where you need more study, and overcome test anxiety. A final exam located in the text simulates the actual testing experience you'll encounter when you take the CPC(R) exam. Concise outline format helps you quickly access key information and study more efficiently. NEW! Real-world, physician-based coding cases provide extra practice and preparation for the CPC exam.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2014

Physician Coding Exam Review 2014
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2013-12-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455722871

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Physician Coding Exam Review 2013 - E-Book

Physician Coding Exam Review 2013 - E-Book
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2012-12-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 145577491X

- NEW! Real-world, physician-based coding cases provide extra practice and preparation for the CPC exam.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2016

Physician Coding Exam Review 2016
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 627
Release: 2015-12-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323227503

Prepare to succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2016: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this 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 (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); and more. Four full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It's the only physician coding exam review you need! Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass the physician coding certification exam. Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions. Practice exams on the Evolve website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study, including a Pre-Exam to be taken prior to studying, the same exam again as a Post-Exam to be taken after your review, and a Final Exam that simulates the experience of taking the actual physician coding exam. Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. Real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. Colorful design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging. NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM information you need for success on the certification exam. Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. NEW! ICD-9-CM versions of Units 4-5 and the practice examinations are posted to the Evolve companion website, so that you are prepared no matter which diagnosis code set is being tested on for your specific exam.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2014 - E-Book

Physician Coding Exam Review 2014 - E-Book
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323264395

Prepare to confidently succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2014: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics covered on the physician certification exams, including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Practice exams and a final mock exam simulate the testing experience to better prepare you for certification success. Comprehensive review content based on the physician exam covers everything you need to know to pass your certification exam. Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. Concrete real-life coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. Success Strategies section guides you through the entire exam process. Practice exams on the Evolve companion website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study. A final exam located in the text simulates the actual testing experience you’ll encounter when you take the physician certification exam. Answers and rationales to the practice and final exams are available on the Evolve website. Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. NEW! Mobile-optimized 10-question quizzes provide quick, on-the-go study with 260 extra medical terminology and pathophysiology questions that may be downloaded to mobile devices.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2015 - E-Book

Physician Coding Exam Review 2015 - E-Book
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 659
Release: 2014-11-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323353126

- NEW! Netter anatomy illustrations in Unit 3 enhance your understanding of anatomy and the way it affects coding. - NEW! Additional mobile-optimized quick quizzes on Evolve make it easy to study while on the go and to review your answers. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! ICD-10 content and exams on the Evolve companion website ensure that you are fully prepared for the implementation of ICD-10.

Physician Coding Exam Review 2016 - E-Book

Physician Coding Exam Review 2016 - E-Book
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 627
Release: 2015-11-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323291996

Prepare to succeed on your physician coding exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2016: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this 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 (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); and more. Four full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It's the only physician coding exam review you need! - Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass the physician coding certification exam. - Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions. - Practice exams on the Evolve website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study, including a Pre-Exam to be taken prior to studying, the same exam again as a Post-Exam to be taken after your review, and a Final Exam that simulates the experience of taking the actual physician coding exam. - Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. - Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. - Real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. - Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. - Colorful design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging. - NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM information you need for success on the certification exam. - Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job. - NEW! ICD-9-CM versions of Units 4-5 and the practice examinations are posted to the Evolve companion website, so that you are prepared no matter which diagnosis code set is being tested on for your specific exam.

E/M Auditing Step

E/M Auditing Step
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455751995

Building your skills as a professional coder and auditor, E/M Auditing Step, 3rd Edition provides a thorough review of the 17 Evaluation and Management (E/M) subsections presented in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. Real-life scenarios let you practice coding with cases taken from actual documentation. An outline format includes plenty of practice questions, making it easy to review and prepare for E/M certification exams. Written by coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this edition covers both ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets, and helps you gain the accuracy and proficiency you need for success in auditing records and in E/M coding. A convenient outline format provides easy-to-follow, efficient coverage of E/M coding. An introduction to E/M coding describes how to fill out the main audit form used in the book, then breaks down each of the 17 E/M CPT subsections separately. Follow-up questions and reports test your comprehension of the E/M subsections and allow you to build confidence. An examination with answers prepares you for the professional environment with 17 real-life cases covering E/M codes. 1995 and 1997 E/M Documentation Guidelines, along with an Internet Only Manual, provide a quick reference to all E/M coding variations. Useful appendices include answers to Unit 1 questions and the Unit 2 exam, blank audit forms for practice, abbreviations, and additional resources. UPDATED content lets you practice using the 2013 code sets. Dual coding includes answers for both ICD-9 and ICD-10, preparing you for the diagnosis coding sets of both today and tomorrow.

Facility Coding Exam Review 2016

Facility Coding Exam Review 2016
Author: Carol J. Buck
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2015-11-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323291988

Prepare to succeed on your facility coding exam with Facility Coding Exam Review 2016: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the facility coding certification exam — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); and more. Two full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It's the only facility coding exam review you need! - Mobile-optimized quick quizzes provide extra practice and review with 300 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and HCPCS questions. - Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass the facility coding certification exam. - Practice exams on the Evolve website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study, including a Pre-Exam to be taken prior to studying, the same exam again as a Post-Exam to be taken after your review, and a Final Exam that simulates the experience of taking the actual facility coding exam. - Answers and rationales to the Pre-/Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve. - Real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Netter's Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding. - Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process. - Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently. - Colorful design and illustrations make your study and review easier and more engaging. - NEW! All diagnosis coding content is updated to ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparing you with all the ICD-10-CM/PCS information you need for success on the certification exam. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting exam success and accurate coding on the job.