RN-to-Medical-Coder Pocket Guide

By Dr. Chad E. Bates

You already know how to read a patient chart. Now learn how to translate that clinical knowledge into accurate medical codes.RN-to-Medical-Coder Pocket Guide is designed for nurses and other clinically experienced professionals moving into medical coding, CDI, auditing, risk adjustment, or revenue-cycle work.
Rather than starting with anatomy you already know, this practical reference shows you how to layer coding rules, sequencing logic, reimbursement concepts, and claim workflows onto your existing clinical foundation.
Inside, you can quickly: Translate your RN clinical knowledge into coding skills used in hospital, outpatient, physician, and payer settingsNavigate ICD-10-CM structure, conventions, sequencing rules, combination codes, Z codes, and injury codingUnderstand CPT and HCPCS Level II, including E/M coding, surgery, modifiers, radiology, laboratory, anesthesia, DME, and drug codesReview inpatient concepts including ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRGs, CC/MCCs, and Present on Admission indicatorsStrengthen your understanding of HCC risk adjustment, MEAT documentation, RAF concepts, and RADV auditsWork through compliance issues including upcoding, unbundling, provider queries, audits, claim denials, LCD/NCD rules, and appealsFollow the complete revenue-cycle pathway from clinical documentation and code assignment through claim submission and reimbursementUse illustrated workflows, annotated claim forms, coding tables, and consolidated quick-reference material for faster reviewThe book contains 24 structured chapters, progressing from the RN-to-coder career transition through code-set fundamentals and into real-world reimbursement and compliance workflows.
It is a working reference, not a replacement for the current official ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, CMS, AMA, or payer guidance.Put your clinical experience to work in your next healthcare career-add this coding reference to your professional library today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKK1LRMZ
• ISBN13: 9798176080896
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"