49 Best Medical Coding Books of All Time
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ICD-10-CM 2020: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement.
Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character... more
Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character... more
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What if your cell phone could detect cancer cells circulating in your blood or warn you of an imminent heart attack? Mobile wireless digital devices, including smartphones and tablets with seemingly limitless functionality, have brought about radical changes in our lives, providing hyper-connectivity to social networks and cloud computing. But the digital world has hardly pierced the medical cocoon.
Until now. Beyond reading email and surfing the Web, we will soon be checking our vital signs on our phone. We can already continuously monitor our heart rhythm, blood glucose... more
Until now. Beyond reading email and surfing the Web, we will soon be checking our vital signs on our phone. We can already continuously monitor our heart rhythm, blood glucose... more
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Risk-adjustment practices consider chronic diseases as predictors of future healthcare needs and expenses. Detailed documentation and compliant diagnosis coding are critical for proper risk adjustment.
Risk Adjustment Documentation & Coding provides:
• Risk adjustment parameters to improve documentation related to severity of illness and chronic diseases.
• Code abstraction designed to improve diagnostic coding accuracy without causing financial harm to the practice or health facility.
The impact of risk adjustment coding—also called... more
Risk Adjustment Documentation & Coding provides:
• Risk adjustment parameters to improve documentation related to severity of illness and chronic diseases.
• Code abstraction designed to improve diagnostic coding accuracy without causing financial harm to the practice or health facility.
The impact of risk adjustment coding—also called... more
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The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. less
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ICD-10-CM 2018: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and... more
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ICD-10-PCS 2020: The Complete Official Codebook contains the complete ICD-10-PCS code set and supplementary appendixes required for reporting inpatient procedures. This illustrated codebook presents the code set in 17 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system, indicated by color-coded page borders.
ICD-10-PCS contains classifications for procedures, devices and technologies.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Summary of changes. Quickly see... more
ICD-10-PCS contains classifications for procedures, devices and technologies.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Summary of changes. Quickly see... more
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The CPT 2017 Standard Codebook helps professionals remain compliant with annual Current Procedural Terminology code set changes. This is the AMA's official coding resource for procedural coding, rules and guidelines, which can help readers perform accurate claims submissions. less
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New title! A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs. less
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Coloring the body and its systems is the most effective way to study the structure and functions of human anatomy. Kaplan's Anatomy Coloring Book provides realistic drawings, clear descriptions, and must-know terms for an easy way to learn anatomy.
Anatomy Coloring Book features detailed illustrations of the body's anatomical systems in a spacious page design with no back-to-back images--goodbye, bleed-through! Plus, Color Guides on every 2-page spread offer instructions for best coloring results so you can get the most out of your study.
The Best... more
Anatomy Coloring Book features detailed illustrations of the body's anatomical systems in a spacious page design with no back-to-back images--goodbye, bleed-through! Plus, Color Guides on every 2-page spread offer instructions for best coloring results so you can get the most out of your study.
The Best... more
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Medical Terminology
Let's be very clear about this, if you want to feel proud of yourself and do a great job in the health care field, you need to learn and understand medical terminology! It is a fundamental part of the future of your career.
Our medical terminology book is a must-have study guide and workbook for students looking to broaden or refreshen their skills of understanding medical terms. It is perfect for anyone who wishes to enter the medical field, and is a great complementary tool to have when preparing for the... more
Let's be very clear about this, if you want to feel proud of yourself and do a great job in the health care field, you need to learn and understand medical terminology! It is a fundamental part of the future of your career.
Our medical terminology book is a must-have study guide and workbook for students looking to broaden or refreshen their skills of understanding medical terms. It is perfect for anyone who wishes to enter the medical field, and is a great complementary tool to have when preparing for the... more
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A Science Friday pick for book of the year, 2019
One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care
Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine, leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from... more
One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care
Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine, leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from... more
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The easy way to start a career in medical billing and coding With healthcare providers moving to electronic record systems, data accuracy and efficient data processing is more important than ever. Medical offices need professionally trained billers and coders, either in the office or via telecommute, to handle records for internal and external accessibility and efficiency.
Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies gives you everything you need to know to get started in medical billing and coding. It gives you practical, easy-to-follow coverage and advice on how to find... more
Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies gives you everything you need to know to get started in medical billing and coding. It gives you practical, easy-to-follow coverage and advice on how to find... more
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Organized for quick and accurate coding, HCPCS Level II 2018 Professional Edition codebook includes the most current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes and regulations, which are essential references needed for accurate medical billing and maximum permissible reimbursement. This professional edition includes such features as Netter’s Anatomy illustrations, dental codes, and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) payment and status indicators. Features and Benefits • Full-color Netter’s Anatomy illustrations clarify complex anatomic information and how it affects coding. • At-a-glance... more
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Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coding, 3rd Edition is unlike any other medical terminology textbook on the market. By interspersing ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and notes, electronic medical records, and integrated exercises, it combines anatomy and physiology coverage with the latest medical terminology coders - and coding students - need. The ICD-10-CM classification system serves as the structure for organizing diseases and disorders, with carefully drawn, well-labeled illustrations to help you visualize the associated anatomy. A new Basics of Oncology appendix... more
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For courses in medical coding.
A proven, active-learning approach to coding education
Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Coding: A Path to Success is a comprehensive text on the healthcare industry's coding systems: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Its flexible organization makes the text useful for either a comprehensive coding course or separate courses in diagnosis coding, physician procedure coding, and inpatient hospital procedure coding. Chapters walk students through the entire coding process, from the diseases of organ systems and... more
A proven, active-learning approach to coding education
Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Coding: A Path to Success is a comprehensive text on the healthcare industry's coding systems: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Its flexible organization makes the text useful for either a comprehensive coding course or separate courses in diagnosis coding, physician procedure coding, and inpatient hospital procedure coding. Chapters walk students through the entire coding process, from the diseases of organ systems and... more
Don't have time to read the top Medical Coding books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! From Carol J. Buck, the bestselling Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce understanding of the material. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode(R) Encoder Essentials. No other text so... more
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CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes, developed and published by the American Dental Association, is the most up-to-date coding resource and only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The new 2019 edition includes 15 new codes, 5 revised codes, and 4 deleted codes. Changes include delivery of non-opioid drugs for pain management, measuring and documenting glucose levels just prior to a procedure, use of translation services, and more. Organized into twelve categories of service with complete descriptors. Accurate CDT codes are critical for avoiding rejected claims, but codes are used for more... more
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CPT 2017 Professional Edition is the definitive AMA authored resource to help health care professionals correctly report and bill medical procedures and services. The AMA publishes the only CPT codebook with the official CPT guidelines. less
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ICD-10-CM 2017: The Complete Official Codebook presents the complete code set21 chapterswithin a tabular list of diseases and injuries. less
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Prepare for career success with this trusted introduction to the world of health insurance billing and the dynamic, growing field of health information management. A GUIDE TO HEALTH INSURANCE BILLING, Fourth Edition, provides a thorough, practical overview of key principles and current practices, from patient registration to claims submission. Now updated to reflect the latest trends, technology, terminology, legal and regulatory guidelines, and coding systems--including ICD-10--the new edition also features a dynamic full-color layout. The text also includes abundant exercises, examples,... more
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This money saving package includes:
Buck: Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2019 Edition
Buck: Workbook to accompany Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2019 Edition less
Buck: Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2019 Edition
Buck: Workbook to accompany Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2019 Edition less
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For courses in Introduction to Healthcare Billing and Medical Coding
A clear illustration of the key health insurance concepts readers need to learn to be workplace ready Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement provides readers with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of administrative positions in the medical field. It covers the foundations of insurance, billing, coding, and reimbursement, offering a comprehensive view of how each element in the process affects all other steps. Students learn not only the... more
A clear illustration of the key health insurance concepts readers need to learn to be workplace ready Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement provides readers with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of administrative positions in the medical field. It covers the foundations of insurance, billing, coding, and reimbursement, offering a comprehensive view of how each element in the process affects all other steps. Students learn not only the... more
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This best-selling resource is a comprehensive training and education textbook for the intermediate to advanced coder and health care professional. Principles of CPT Coding, eighth edition is designed to supplement the CPT code set and provide an in-depth guide for proper application of the CPT codes. New to this edition are expanded and revised chapter sections, updated chapter information, new and revised tables and illustrations, new coding tips and new and revised chapter exercises. less
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Updated for 2018 ICD-10 guidelines, this 6 page laminated guide covers core essentials of coding clearly and succinctly. Author Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer used her knowledge and experience to provide the largest number of valuable facts you can find in 6 pages, designed so that answers can be found fast with color coded sections, and bulleted lists. A must for students seeking coding certification and a great desktop refresher for professionals.
6-page laminated guide includes:
General Coding & Legal Guidelines more
6-page laminated guide includes:
General Coding & Legal Guidelines more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
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Correct reporting and billing of medical procedures and services begins with CPT® 2019 Professional Edition. The AMA publishes the only CPT® codebook with the official CPT® coding guidelines... more
Correct reporting and billing of medical procedures and services begins with CPT® 2019 Professional Edition. The AMA publishes the only CPT® codebook with the official CPT® coding guidelines... more
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Widely accepted as the most reliable medical reference on impairment evaluation since its inception in 1971, the Guides is highly valued by physicians who use its authoritative chapters to determine how to assess for impairment. The new edition of the Guides continues to build from this legacy by focusing on physician interrater reliability through an updated consensus approach that considers the latest evidence and patient function. The result is a new standard that seeks to evaluate impairment using a series of uniform grids for each chapter. Covering every body system, Guides Sixth Edition... more
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Correct reporting and billing of medical procedures and services begins with CPT® 2018 Standard Edition. The AMA publishes the only CPT® codebook with the official CPT coding guidelines developed by the CPT Editorial Panel. The updates that appear in this revision have been prepared by the CPT Editorial Panel with the assistance of physicians representing all specialties of medicine, and with important contributions from many third-party payers and government organizations. New for 2018! • New modifiers added to Appendix A • Editorial revisions of the code ranges located in the parenthetical... more
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The new QuickStudy Booklets cover the key information on some of the toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The books are presented in the clear, concise format readers have come to expect from QuickStudy.
Covers every aspect of medical terminology related to the body and its use in the field.
Helps decode medical terminology, including basic term sets, abbreviations, acronyms and more. less
Covers every aspect of medical terminology related to the body and its use in the field.
Helps decode medical terminology, including basic term sets, abbreviations, acronyms and more. less
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The Cure for Your Reimbursement Blues - Now Updated!
Curios about how physicians and hospitals get paid? On track to become a medical insurance specialist? You don't need an advanced degree or a genius IQ - just this book. Medical Billing and Coding DeMYSTiFieD take you inside the complex, often daunting world of medical billing and reimbursement to show you how it really works. In a clear, jargon-free style, this handy guide uncovers the practices used by clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities to encode medical services and receive payment from government...
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This second edition publication is an essential resource for health care professionals who need to make informed, evidence-based decisions that determine causation for injury and work-related conditions. Users are able to strengthen their opinion by linking clinical findings to a specific cause-whether related to the workplace, genetic makeup, a unique event or a combination of factors. Professionals can provide an informed opinion on workers' compensation or disability cases based on a careful review of an individual's clinical findings when linking (or not linking) the condition in question... more
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"This book helps readers understand the principles of medical record documentation and chart auditing. It introduces readers to principles of medical record documentation and how to conduct a medical record chart review in the physcian's or outpatient office"--Provided by publisher. less
Don't have time to read the top Medical Coding books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The new Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fifth Edition has been the disability professional's reference of choice for more than three decades. The new Guides Fifth Edition delivers state-of-the-discipline information you can put to practical use in your day-to-day applications immediately. Get the most current, consensus-based, scientific and clinical information from every relevant medical specialty. Enhanced coverage of chronic pain assessment and new conditions, such as HIV and latex allergy. Major enhancements to cardiology, skin, visual, repiratory, and musculoskeletal... more
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ICD-10-CM 2019: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. Each of the 21 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and... more
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The Medical Marriage helps physicians families take a proactive approach to making medical marriage and family relationships work successfully. It identifies and explains the key issues, potential difficulties, and tensions that can characterize marriages and family relationships in which one or both partners are physicians. The book offers self-as sessment tools and case narratives to help readers indentify traits that are common to physician families and that can cause strain and tension in a marriage. less
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The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and coding
With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed--it's currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast--medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered.
This updated edition provides everything you need to begin--and then excel... more
With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed--it's currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast--medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered.
This updated edition provides everything you need to begin--and then excel... more
Don't have time to read the top Medical Coding books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.