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Book Synopsis: Master advanced coding skills! Buck's The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing shows how to code for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Real-world cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) takes your coding proficiency a step further by providing hands-on practice with physician documentation. With this guide, you'll learn to pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and properly audit cases.
Real-world patient cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the first year of coding on the job by using actual medical records, allowing you to practice coding with advanced material.
UNIQUE! Evaluation and Management (E/M) audit forms include clear coding instructions to help reduce errors in determining the correct level of service.
More than 150 full-color illustrations depict and clarify advanced coding concepts.
Coverage of CPT E/M guidelines changes for office and other outpatient codes.
From the Trenches boxes highlight the real-life experiences of professional medical coders and include photographs, quotes, practical tips, and advice.
NEW! Coding updates include the latest information available, including 2024 code updates when released.
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Master advanced coding skills with Buck's The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing, 2023/2024 Edition Book! This comprehensive guide is your pathway to becoming an expert in coding for various medical services, including medical visits, diagnostic testing, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. With real-world patient cases, you can hone your coding proficiency and get hands-on experience with physician documentation. Take your coding skills to the next level and be at the forefront of the industry!
Are you ready to improve your coding accuracy? With Buck's The Next Step, you'll learn how to extract the necessary information from complex medical records and select the appropriate codes for each case. You'll also discover techniques for sequencing codes correctly and conducting proper audits. Our guide includes clear coding instructions and more than 150 full-color illustrations to help you visualize and understand advanced coding concepts. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your coding expertise!
Don't just rely on theory - simulate real-life coding scenarios with our unique evaluation and management (E/M) audit forms. These forms provide step-by-step instructions to ensure you accurately determine the correct level of service. Gain insight from the experiences of professional medical coders through our "From the Trenches" boxes, which offer valuable tips, practical advice, and even photographs. Stay up-to-date with the latest coding guidelines and updates, including the upcoming 2024 code updates. Invest in your career advancement and stay ahead of the curve!
Take the next step in your coding journey! Click here to unlock the secrets to advanced medical coding and auditing. Don't miss out on this valuable resource that will elevate your coding skills and set you apart in the industry. Order your copy now!
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