For courses in Intermediate or Advanced Medical Coding. Guided Approach to Intermediate and Advanced Coding is a one-of-a-kind book that moves beyond basic coding to the advanced skills that get job candidates hired. Using real medical documentation, students learn key parts of the medical record, how to analyze records, what to code, what not to code, and the rationale behind these decisions. Practice exercises introduce students to different coding settings (physician office, hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient) and leveled cases build analytic skills. Covering ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding sets, the text bridges the gap between beginning and intermediate/advanced level coding so students are more prepared for the real world. Features Develops intermediate and advanced coding skills-- for students who have basic knowledge of ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 and CPT coding sets. Helps prepare students for employment-- by referencing both current and upcoming code sets (ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS) and developing advanced skills. Shows how to code from real medical documentation-- moving beyond simple scenarios to authentic cases that use complete medical records.

Teaches students how to decipher medical documentation-- breaking records down with coding tips that explain what should be coded, why it is coded, and key parts of the medical documentation. Uses hints to emphasize current and upcoming coding guidelines-- reinforcing important coding sets and concepts. Introduces Let's Practice exercises that reference a variety of coding types-- including physician office, hospital inpatient and hospital outpatient. Builds coding skills through basic, intermediate and advanced cases --gradually moving from guided activities in early chapters to solo assignments in the advanced chapters.