ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2013 Edition

By Jennifer Schwerdtfeger, Karla R. Lovaasen, Jennifer Schwerdtfeger BS RHIT CCS CPC CPC-H, et al.

Lovaasen provides comprehensive, reliable coverage of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in a systematic, straightforward format that guides students through the inpatient coding process. With clear examples, challenging review questions, and outstanding instructor support, this innovative text is not only a valuable learning tool, but also a time-saving teaching resource. ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice is intended for those who are learning to code, as well as for experienced professionals who are learning ICD-10 coding. The text helps learners understand the following: 1) why coding is necessary for reimbursement, 2) basics of the health record, 3) rules, guidelines, and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.

Lovaasen for ICD-10 can be used in medical insurance, billing, and coding educational programs; in health information programs, and as a useful reference for practitioners in the field. It also supports comprehensive coding certificate programs and provides the resources needed for schools that want to expand their ICD-10 education beyond what is covered in Buck Step by Step Medical Coding.

As implementation of ICD-10 in October 2013 comes closer, we expect interest in ICD coding to increase. The new edition will reflect the most recently-released updates to ICD-10 from late 2011. With Lovaasen as part of our coding publishing program, we offer education ranging from basic to advanced and for physician office and hospital coding. Lovaasen clearly fills a part of our coding products that focuses on the need for a thorough understanding of diagnosis coding in the hospital and physician office. In the past couple of years Lovaasen has made inroads against entrenched competitors because of: 1) the strength of the author team, which is composed of credentialed authors with years of coding experience in both rural and urban facilities; 2) pedagogical features that aid students in learning the material; 3) a complete instructor package; and 4) many opportunities to code cases, so students learn by doing.

Dedicated ICD-10-CM/PCS coverage thoroughly prepares you for the proposed October 2014 ICD-10 implementation date. ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) provide fast, easy access to the latest codes and examples for proper application. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you'll encounter on the job. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details guide you through this key component of the coding process. Disease coverage with illustrations and coding examples helps you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. Numerous coding exercises and examples in each chapter break key content into manageable segments and challenge you to apply chapter concepts to solve problems. A&P content in each coding chapter includes full-color illustrations to clarify important anatomy and physiology concepts that are essential for proper coding. Drug data familiarizes you with medication names you may encounter in medical records for greater coding accuracy. UPDATED Includes the latest ICD-10 code revisions to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145574249X
• ISBN13: 9781455742493
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.5" x 8.3"