Product Description

Your one-stop, orthopedic-specific solution for every ASC coding challenge Coding is the lifeblood of your ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Federal and state health regulators require it, third-party payers won t pay you without it, and your staff needs it to provide high-quality patient care. In short, your ASC can t survive without proper coding practices. But translating descriptions of diseases, injuries, conditions, and procedures into the correct codes is no simple task. The information you need is often scattered among multiple resources, making the process even more complex and time-consuming for you and your staff. Orthopedic Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Second Edition, the new version of a best-selling coding book, walks you step-by-step through the orthopedic coding process from start to finish

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2058732 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 290 pages

About the Author
Author Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, uses actual operative reports and case studies to reinforce her coding guidance. She also includes 48 coding exercises to help you hone your coding skills with respect to procedures involving the shoulder, hand, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot.

Customer Reviews

missing ceu form
This is a good resource for beginners, but I too purchased the book for the CEUs and the certificate did not come.

coder
Product did not include Cont. Medical Education Certificate as advertised. Purchased product specifically for these credits. Worthless without this document.