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Official CPC Certification Study Guide

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ISBN-10: 1133788947

ISBN-13: 9781133788942

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: American Academy of Professional Coders Staff

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Packed with test-taking tips and techniques, the 2012 CPC CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE delivers a current and comprehensive review that is the ideal prep for the AAPC CPC Certification Exam. The guide begins with a complete summary of the business of medicine, ensuring a solid understanding of the medical office and the role of the coder. It covers ICD-9-CM guidelines using real-life examples. Each body system is reviewed, including coverage of the anatomy, related diagnosis coding, CPT coding, HCPCS Level II coding, and modifiers. End-of-chapter questions are modeled after those on the actual certification exam, and operative notes give readers further hands-on experience coding what they…    
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Book details

List price: $118.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/15/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Preface
Introduction
The Business of Medicine
Coding as a Profession
The Hierarchy of Providers
The Different Types of Payers
Understanding RBRVS
Medical Necessity
The Need for Privacy and Security
Fraud and Abuse
The Need for Compliance Rules and Audits
The OIG Work Plan
What the AAPC will do for you
Chapter Review Questions
Terminology and Anatomy Review
Introduction
Medical Terminology
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Reproductive Systems
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Hematologic (Hemic) System
Immune System
Chapter Review Questions
ICD-9-CM Coding
Introduction to CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCS, and Modifiers
Introduction to CPT“
National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI)
Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)
Sequencing CPT“ Codes
CPT“ Assistant