CCS Coding Exam Review 2008: The Certification Step

By Carol J. Buck

Book Overview

This complete exam review highlights important content necessary to pass the CCS exam. It includes all the content sections found in the exam AND two full practice exams with answers and rationales. Using an easy-to-follow outline format, the text coves anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding. The two practice exams simulate the examination experience to give you added confidence when taking the CCS exam.Comprehensive CCS coverage highlights essential information for passing the AHIMA CCS exam, with figures for reference as needed, in a single resource for the simplest, most efficient review.Concise outline format gives you quick and easy access to content and helps you maximize your study time.Bound-in companion CD familiarizes you with the electronic format of the certification exam and bolsters your test-taking confidence.Realistic Pre-, Post-, and Final Exams on the CD mimic the actual AHIMA CCS exam, with electronic scoring to help you track your learning progress.Answers and rationales for practice exams reinforce your understanding of coding concepts.Evolve online resources supplement your review with study tips, web links, and additional information on related review sources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416036830
• ISBN13: 9781416036838
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.0" x 8.8"

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 it is not a study guide. The book is meant to be a review so if your knowledge is severely lacking in several areas use other means to study then use this book to test your knowledge. When you feel you're ready, take the exam review on the CD. It is similar to the actual test and is also good for practicing pacing yourself. You will also see how much you've improved in your weak subjects. The actual exam is now 5.5 hours instead of 5 hours and it is a difficult exam. Don't assume you are knowledgeable in all areas and will have no trouble passing the exam. Do yourself a favor and prepare by using a good review guide. Don't, and you may find yourself taking the test again.

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 in the review guide. Don't let that stop you from purchasing her book or any of her books.