Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide (Book Only)

With coverage of both inpatient and outpatient coding, Understanding Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide, Third Edition teaches students everything they need to know about medical coding. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, students are taught how to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for reimbursement, understand adjustments as well as how and when to bill patients, and determine what to do if there is a denial or rejection. Coverage has been thoroughly updated to include information on ICD-10-CM and how it compares to ICD-9-CM. CPT coding and modifiers are also discussed, as well as more code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. Additional case studies, practice exercises, tips, examples, tables, charts, and photos have been added in order to improve student performance and ensure that they are well prepared for a medical coding position in a variety of settings.

Sandra Johnson, CMA (AAMA), CPC has worked 30 years in the health care field, with 25 years teaching experience in medical assisting, medical coding and transcription courses. She is an active member of the American Association of Medical Assistants and the American Academy of Professional Coders. She was awarded the Indiana Medical Assistant of the year, 1993, a multiple nominee for Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and the recipient of the Glenn W. Sample Award for Instructional Excellence 1996 and 2004 from Ivy Tech State College. She is a coding and transcription instructor at Indiana University Southeast, and holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Development with a specialization in health and safety management from Indiana State University.

Robin Linker, CHCA, CHCAS, CPC-I, CPC, CPC-H, CCS-P, MCS-P, CPC-P, CHC, is Executive Director of Operations and Auditing for the Association of Health Care Auditors and Educators (AHCAE) and CEO of Robin Linker & Associates, Inc. Considered a leading expert with over 30 years in health care, Robin has provided consulting and education in most areas of health care coding and billing. She is a licensed AAPC instructor and was previously the Director of Education and Technical Development for the American Academy of Professional Coders. Robin has been an adjunct professor at multiple universities and colleges throughout the United States and has developed and presented multiple training programs and workshops related to coding, auditing, and compliance. She is the President of the Northern Colorado Health Information Management Association and is a skilled psychometrician assisting in the development and revision of national coding and auditing certification exams with the health care industry.