Official CPC certification study guide
By: contributors, Katherine Abel, Nicole Benjamin, Marilyn Holley
Contributors: American Academy of Professional Coders
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; AAPC
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Clifton Park, N.Y.]; [place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9781285734583
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Nosology; Code numbers; Examinations, questions; Study guides; Medical records; Management; Medical transcription; Nosologie; Codes numériques; Examens, questions; Guides de l'étudiant; Dossiers médicaux; Gestion; Transcription médicale
Other titles: CPC certification study guide
Description: "The Offical CPC Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition (2015) is organized to help you prepare for the exam certifying you as a professional medical coder. The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is awarded by AAPC, the primary organization of around 96,000 medical coders, billers, and auditors. This study guide, developed in cooperation with AAPC staff and members, can help you understand and practice the concepts, elements, and rules of medical coding. Throughout the Official CPC Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition (2015) are easy-to-understand explanations, examples, coding tips, and exercises meant to help you prepare for your exam"--Introduction.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The business of medicine; title: Medical terminology and anatomy review; title: Introducion to ICD-9-CM; title: Introduction to CPT, surgery guidelines, HCPCS Level II, and modifiers; title: Integumentary system; title: Musculoskeletal system; title: Respiratory, hemic, & lymphatic systems ; mediastinum, and diaphragm; title: Cardiovascular system; title: Digestive system; title: Urinary system and male genital system; title: Female reproductive system; title: Endocrine and nervous system; title: Eye and ocular adnexa, auditory systems; title: Anesthesia; title: Radiology; title: Pathology and laboratory; title: Evaluation and management; title: Medicine; title: Tips for taking an AAPC certification exam; title: Test your knowledge; title: Appendix A : Answers and rationales for chapter review questions; title: Appendix B : Answers and rationales for Test your knowledge.