Download or read book Conquer Medical Coding 2018 written by Jean H. Jurek and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text Unique decision-tree flowcharts provide an easy to follow, visual process for identifying and assigning codes. Modifiers are taught in context, so you recognize how and when to use them with a code assignment. The organization of the text corresponds to the coding reference books (ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS) to help you learn how to use coding references more effectively. Real-world examples (from redacted medical documentation) and case studies teach you how to troubleshoot rejected claims and how to avoid rejections in the first place. A focus on the most common coding situations highlights the issues that will be encountered most often in practice. Flow charts, documentation tools, decision matrices, and step-by-step instructions for translating E/M documentation into the appropriate level of E/M code based on AMA and CMS guidelines help you better understand and master this complex area of coding. Coding alerts and caution devices teach you how to avoid common stumbling blocks. MedicalCodingLab.com This immersive, online learning program enhances what you're learning in the text and develops your critical-thinking skills through interactive exercises and realistic coding simulations Interactive E-Book--the Conquer Medical Coding text in an easy-to-use, online format--lets you do all of your course reading and lessons online. Medical Coding Lab features interactive case studies, code-building and code-analyzing activities, flash cards, short answer questions, and our popular Don't Tip the Scale exercises. Capstone Cases offer complex, real-life scenarios to prepare you for the complexities you may face as a professional coder and teach you how to decipher medical documentation so you can become an accurate coder. Gradebook tracks your progress every step of the way so you'll know exactly how you're doing in the course. It also shows where you need to focus your studies until you've mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class and actual practice.