2011 Plain English Descriptions for Coding Terms - Print
ISBN: 978-1-58383-692-7
Item ID: CDAT11
More than 7,000 Plain English Descriptions for key terms including medical nomenclature, medical technology, billing and reimbursement—essential information for every coder!
More than 7,000 Plain English Descriptions for key terms including medical nomenclature, medical technology, billing and reimbursement — essential information for every coder!
A-Z format — makes finding information easy and quick
Anatomical illustrations — helps to crosswalk the illustrations to the plain English description for anatomy
Coding term crosswalk — many terms are cross-referenced to the applicable CPT® and ICD-9-CM codes
Includes drug definitions with HCPCS Level II Codes—a short cut to understanding complex drug code assignment
Clarification of medical documentation for acronyms, eponyms, common abbreviations and suffixes/prefixes — decipher clinical notes and improve your coding knowledge
Reduce errors in code selection with over 8,000 plain English descriptions of CPT® that help bridge the gap between practitioner notes and coding. All 2011 CPT® codes, plus acronyms, eponyms, common abbreviations, and suffixes/prefixes help you master the components and details behind CPT® codes, reduce the number of errors in code selection and improve understanding of the clinical meanings behind codes.