CCS-P Coding Exam Review 2008: The Certification Step (CCS-P Coding Exam Review: The Certification Step)

By Magomed F. Mekhtiev

With the expert insight of leading coding educator Carol J. Buck, this complete exam review highlights the content you'll need to master to pass AHIMA's CCS certification exam and take your coding career to the next step. An easy-to-follow outline format guides you through the anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each organ system, reimbursement concepts, an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding, and more. Two full practice exams and a final exam modeled on the actual CCS exam simulate the examination experience and help you build the confidence to succeed.

Comprehensive CCS coverage highlights essential information for passing the AHIMA CCS exam, accompanied by detailed figures, for the most efficient exam review.

Concise outline format gives you quick and easy access to content and helps you make the most of your study time.

Bound-in companion CD includes Pre-, Post-, and Final Exams with electronic scoring to help you track your learning progress and bolster your test-taking confidence.

Answers and rationales for exams reinforce your understanding of coding concepts.

A companion Evolve Resources website enhances your review with study tips, web links, and additional information on related review sources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437708153
• ISBN13: 9781437708158
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

great resource!

I purchased this book in preparation for the CPC certification exam this summer 2009. The book was an excellent resource for getting ready, and it didn't matter that it was last years copy either, for those of you looking to save money. Well worth every penny and the time I put it. I passed, first time.

This review guide was terrific!

This review has a timed 5 hour exam in the book you do before you start the review. This is very important since that is the major complaint of test takers, they run out of time! It also lets you know where your weaknesses are so you don't waste time studying areas in which you are already proficient, you can concentrate on the others. The book has review questions and outlines to help you get up to speed in these areas but...

This book was very helpful for preparing for my exam.

I thought this book was very informative and helpful in preparing me for the CPC Exam.I liked the Cd-Rom which was included because that helped me monitor my own progress in reference to what i learned from the material in the book and also if I could complete the exam in the time allotted for me to take it.I would recommend future exam books like these to others who may be taking the same exam in the future.

Excellent book for coding students

This book helped me a great deal to study for my final in the PMCC course. I would reccomend in highly.

The Best

Carol Buck's book is worth its weight in gold. Easy read. Good illustrations. The CD-ROM gives you a good feeling for the time element involved for the CPC exam. The questions on the CD-ROM give you good practice also. Carol Buck's method of study is helpful too. Follow her directions. After completing Carol Buck's review guide, I felt ready and confident for the CPC exam. The only glitch was that I found a few mistakes...