CCS-P coding exam review the certification step

• Main Author: Buck, Carol J. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis, Missouri Elsevier Saunders 2005
• Edition: 2005 EDITION
• Subjects: Classification > Problems and Exercises
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xxii, 477 pages illustrations 28 cm 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 inches)
• ISBN: 9781416023487; 1416023488

In an easy-to-follow, general outline format, this review focuses on passing the CCS-P coding certification exam. It has been completely updated for 2005 and covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues including data quality, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Coding, the health insurance claim form (CMS-1500), and case discussions related to cardiovascular procedures. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a timed, scored, 60-question practice exam that is modeled on the actual certification exams and is designed to be taken twice - once as a pre-test and once as a post-test. An additional final exam is given as a capstone to the review. The companion CD-ROM allows users to track their learning through Pre- and Post-tests. A basic outline format provides figures for reference as needed, making the text easy to use and understand. This book highlights important content necessary to pass the CCS-P exam. It includes all the content sections found in the exam and two full practice exams with answers and rationales. Using a general outline format, the text covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding. It also includes a bound-in CD-ROM with a pre-/post-exam and a final exam