2009 Plain English Descriptions for Coding Terms (formerly Almanac for Terminology)
ISBN: 978-1-58383-630-9
Format: Softcover
This handy resource is perfect for professionals of any experience level searching to understand medical terms from the perspective of a 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 clarify complex terms
- Many terms are crosswalked to the applicable CPT® and ICD-9-CM codes-helps verify medical necessity
- Includes drug definitions with HCPCS Level II Codes - helps you code more appropriately
- Clarification of medical documentation for acronyms, eponyms, common abbreviations, and suffixes/prefixes - decipher clinical notes and improve your coding knowledge
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