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Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2015 Edition - E-Book by : Karla R. Lovaasen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2015 Edition - E-Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated content includes the icd-10 code revisions to ensure users have the latest coding information available.
Book Synopsis 2015 ICD-10-PCS Draft Edition - E-Book by : Carol J. Buck
Download or read book 2015 ICD-10-PCS Draft Edition - E-Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 875 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Updated 2015 Draft Code set includes the ICD-10 codes needed for procedure coding and reflects the June 2014 code updates. - NEW format is specifically designed to meet the needs of professional procedure coding. - NEW! Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) symbol alerts you to procedures related to HACs as outlined in the MS-DRG v31. - NEW! Symbols for female- and male-only related procedures are included. - NEW! Symbols for Noncovered and Limited Coverage procedures are included, as outlined in the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits, v31.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-PCS Code Book, 2015 Edition by :
Download or read book ICD-10-PCS Code Book, 2015 Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Medical Terminology & Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding - E-Book by : Betsy J. Shiland
Download or read book Medical Terminology & Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding - E-Book written by Betsy J. Shiland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Pharmacology in each body system and a Pharmacology Basics appendix help you recognize drugs and medications in medical reports. NEW! More than 50 new images bring terminology to life. NEW! Additional procedural terms supply a more complete picture of the number and kind of procedures you will encounter on medical reports. NEW! Normal Lab Values appendix familiarizes you with normal and abnormal lab values so you know when to search a medical record for possible additional diagnoses. NEW! Tablet and mobile-optimized Evolve activities offer an easily accessible source for extra interactive practice and learning.
Book Synopsis Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition - E-Book by : Carol J. Buck
Download or read book Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition - E-Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with in-depth coverage from the most trusted name in coding education! From Carol J. Buck, Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding systems. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this edition fully covers ICD-10-CM in preparation for the transition to ICD-10. No other text on the market so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source! - A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build skills and remember the material. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9. - Over 500 illustrations include medical procedures and conditions that help you understand the services being coded, and images from Carol J. Buck's professional ICD and HCPCS manuals that familiarize you with the format of professional coding manuals. - Real-life coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the transition to ICD-10. - A workbook corresponds to the textbook and offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions, activities, and terminology exercises to reinforce your understanding of medical coding. Available separately. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes allow you to read the official wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - Four coding question variations develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills, including one-code or multiple-code answer blanks. - From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out!, and CMS Rules boxes offer valuable tips and helpful advice for working in today's medical coding field. - Coder's Index makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Appendix with sample EHR (Electronic Health Record) screenshots provides examples similar to the EHRs you will encounter in the workplace. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - NEW! Encoder practice exercises on the companion Evolve website provide added practice and help you understand how to utilize an encoder product. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
Book Synopsis 2016 ICD-10-PCS Professional Edition - E-Book by : Carol J. Buck
Download or read book 2016 ICD-10-PCS Professional Edition - E-Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 883 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! 2016 ICD-10-PCS: Professional Edition replaces Carol Buck's ICD-9-CM, Volume 3; this manual includes 16 sections filled with tables to help you determine selection of inpatient procedure codes. - UPDATED 2016 Official Code set reflects the latest ICD-10-PCS codes needed for procedure coding.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition by : Karla R. Lovaasen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive guide to inpatient coding, you will 'learn by doing!' ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource will help you succeed whether you're learning to code for the first time or making the transition to ICD-10! Coding exercises and examples let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Coverage of disease includes illustrations and coding examples, helping you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access to examples of proper application. Full-color design with illustrations emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details provide instruction on proper application of codes NEW! 30-day trial access to TruCode? includes additional practice exercises on the Evolve companion website, providing a better understanding of how to utilize an encoder. UPDATED content includes icd-10 code revisions, ensuring you have the latest coding information.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-PCs 2022 the Complete Official Codebook by : American Medical Association
Download or read book ICD-10-PCs 2022 the Complete Official Codebook written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICD-10-PCS 2022: The Complete Official Codebook contains the complete ICD-10-PCS code set and supplementary appendixes required for reporting inpatient procedures. This illustrated codebook presents the code set in 17 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system, indicated by color-coded page borders. ICD-10-PCS contains classifications for procedures, devices, and technologies. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Summary of changes. Quickly see how additions and deletions affect each section of ICD-10-PCS. Complete ICD-10-PCS 2022 code set. The code set is organized in 17 sections. Each section contains a code table by which a code can be built through character selections that reflect the procedure performed. A character meanings table and citations to American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic(R) start each section. Official coding guidelines. Learn how to use the code set appropriately following the guidelines specific for each section. Illustrations. The color illustrations provide a visual explanation of anatomy and procedural approach. Approach illustrations show the access location, method, and instrumentation that determine the approach. Body parts with indicators to applicable code characters (provided immediately after the Character Meaning tables in the Medical/Surgical sections) Visual alerts. This edition provides color-coding and symbols that identify male/female procedures and new/revised character values. Detailed information on structure and conventions of ICD-10-PCS. Learn about the unique structure and the specific definitions and functions of each character. Practice your skills with sample exercises (answers included). Color-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits. This edition includes color-coding and symbols for the most comprehensive coverage of ICD10 MS-DRG MCEs for procedures including; Non-covered procedures Limited-coverage procedures Combination-only procedures Non-operating room procedures affecting MS-DRG assignment Non-operating room procedures not affecting MS-DRG assignment Hospital-acquired condition (HAC)-related procedures Procedure combination tables. Identify ICD-10-PCS code-combination requirements needed to satisfy certain MS-DRG requirements. Valuable resources to enhance productivity. Resources to help guide the user, including: Root operation definition table for medical/surgical section Root operation for medical/surgical section, grouped by objective Operation/Type definition tables for other ICD-10-PCS sections Body-part definitions and body-part key for accurate identification of correct body-part character Device key and device aggregation tables Approach definitions Substance key
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition - E-Book by : Karla R. Lovaasen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition - E-Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive guide to inpatient coding, you will ‘learn by doing!’ ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2016 Edition provides a thorough understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding in physician and hospital settings. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure coding accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource will help you succeed whether you’re learning to code for the first time or making the transition to ICD-10! Coding exercises and examples let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Coverage of disease includes illustrations and coding examples, helping you understand how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access to examples of proper application. Full-color design with illustrations emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Integrated medical record coverage provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. MS-DRG documentation and reimbursement details provide instruction on proper application of codes NEW! 30-day trial access to TruCode® includes additional practice exercises on the Evolve companion website, providing a better understanding of how to utilize an encoder. UPDATED content includes icd-10 code revisions, ensuring you have the latest coding information.
Book Synopsis Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition - E-Book by : Carol J. Buck
Download or read book Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition - E-Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen your ability to code accurately and obtain optimal reimbursement for medical services! Corresponding to the chapters in Carol J. Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2015 Edition, this workbook offers review and practice with more than 1,500 questions and terminology exercises (with odd-numbered answers provided), and includes a complete review for ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM. It also includes over 90 original source documents to familiarize you with the reports you will encounter in practice. - Dual coding addresses the transition to ICD-10 by providing coding answers for both ICD-10 and ICD-9. - Theory, practical, and reporting exercises help you master key concepts and apply your knowledge. - Over 90 original source documents, cleared of all confidential information, provide real-world experience with reports you will encounter in practice. - Complete coverage of ICD-10-CM prepares you for the transition to ICD-10. - Workbook questions follow the same answer format as the text with the multiple code icons, helping you develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook, 2015 Ed. , Without Answers by : Nelly Leon-Chisen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook, 2015 Ed. , Without Answers written by Nelly Leon-Chisen and published by AHA Press. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-10-CM/PCS of the American Hospital Association.Handbook content reflects 2014 versions of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format and style of presentation follows that of previous editions inspired by the Faye Brown approach to coding instruction. The text leads students to logical answers and provides primary supporting sources. This logical approach has enabled the Handbook to become the most popular textbook for hospital and physician office coder training.Exercises are presented in clear, technically correct language that progresses from easy to more difficult. Exercise answers in the case summaries list assigned and appropriately sequenced codes, followed by a comments section that explains how codes were assigned and why other codes were not assigned.Each chapter includes an overview that highlights important points, as well as "learning outcomes" and "terms to know" features that help readers understand and absorb new information. A "Remember..." feature provides sidebar comments or facts that alert readers to special information or perspectives. Expanded indexes enhance the speed of finding and applying new information.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2018 Edition E-Book by : Karla R. Lovaasen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2018 Edition E-Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2018 Edition, you will learn facility-based coding by actually working with codes. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth understanding of inpatient diagnosis and procedure coding if you’re just learning to code, or are an experienced professional who needs to solidify and expand your knowledge. It combines basic coding principles, clear examples, plenty of challenging exercises, and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to ensure accuracy using the latest codes. From leading medical coding authority and AHIMA-approved ICD-10 Trainer Karla Lovaasen, this expert resource offers all a well-rounded understanding of the necessity and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access instruction on proper application of codes. 30-day access to TruCode® encoder on the Evolve companion website provides you with realistic practice with using an encoder. Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. Illustrations and examples of key diseases help in understanding how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. Coding examples and exercises let you apply concepts and practice coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Illustrated, full-color design emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. Coverage of medical records provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. Coverage of common medications promotes coding accuracy by introducing medication names commonly encountered in medical records. NEW! Zika virus coverage, NIHSS codes, and coding tips ensure you’re learning the most up-to-date coding information. UPDATED The latest ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available. UPDATED Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures chapter includes enhanced coverage and revised information. UPDATED! codes for Pancreatitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Fractures, GIST Tumors, Hypertension and Myocardial Infarctions.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2017 Edition - E-Book by : Karla R. Lovaasen
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2017 Edition - E-Book written by Karla R. Lovaasen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures chapter is added to this edition. UPDATED content includes revisions to icd-10 code and coding guidelines, ensuring you have the latest coding information.
Book Synopsis Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office - E-Book by : Marilyn Fordney
Download or read book Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office - E-Book written by Marilyn Fordney and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay up on the latest in insurance billing and coding with Marilyn Fordney’s Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 14th Edition. Trusted for more than 30 years, this market-leading handbook equips you to succeed as medical insurance specialist in any of today’s outpatient settings. Coverage emphasizes the role of the medical insurance specialist in areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPAA, and bill collection strategies. As with previous editions, all the plans that are most commonly encountered in clinics and physicians’ offices are incorporated into the text, as well as icons for different types of payers, lists of key abbreviations, and numerous practice exercises that assist you in accurately filling out claim forms. This new edition also features expanded coverage of ICD-10, electronic medical records, electronic claims submission, and the HIPAA 5010 — keeping you one step ahead of the latest practices and protocols of the profession. Key terms are defined and emphasized throughout the text to reinforce understanding of new concepts and terminology. Separate chapter on HIPAA Compliance in Insurance Billing, as well as Compliance Alerts throughout the text highlights important HIPAA compliance issues to ensure readers are compliant with the latest regulations. Emphasis on the business of running a medical office and the importance of the medical insurance specialist details the importance of the medical insurance specialist in the business of the medical office. Increased focus on electronic filing/claims submission prepares readers for the industry-wide transition to electronic claims submission. Separate chapter on documentation in the medical office covers the principles of medical documentation and the rationales for it. Service to Patient features in most chapters offer examples of good customer service. User resources on the Evolve companion website feature performance checklists, self-assessment quizzes, the Student Software Challenge (with cases on different payer types and an interactive CMS-1500 (02-12) form to fill in). NEW! Expanded coverage of ICD-10 prepares users to code ICD-10 with the planned effective date of October 2015. NEW! Added information on the electronic medical record and electronic claims submission — including information on the HIPAA 5010 — equips users for the transition between paper and electronic methods of medical records and links the CMS-1500 (02-12) form to the electronic submissions process. NEW! SimChart for the Medical Office (SCMO) application activities on the companion Evolve website adds additional functionality to the insurance module on the SCMO roadmap.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book by : Elsevier Inc
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2019/2020 Edition E-Book written by Elsevier Inc and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn facility-based coding by actually working with codes. ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice provides an in-depth understanding of in-patient diagnosis and procedure coding to those who are just learning to code, as well as to experienced professionals who need to solidify and expand their knowledge. Featuring basic coding principles, clear examples, and challenging exercises, this text helps explain why coding is necessary for reimbursement, the basics of the health record, and rules, guidelines, and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. - UPDATED ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure you have the most up-to-date information available. - 30-day access to TruCode® encoder on the Evolve companion website gives you realistic practice with using an encoder. - UPDATED codes for Pancreatitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Fractures, GIST Tumors, Hypertension and Myocardial Infarctions. - ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access instruction on proper application of codes. - Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares you for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. - Numerous and varied examples and exercises within each chapter break chapters into manageable segments and help reinforcing important concepts. - Illustrations and examples of key diseases help in understanding how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. - Strong coverage of medical records provides a context for coding and familiarizes you with documents you will encounter on the job. - Illustrated, full-color design emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts.
Book Synopsis ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2023/2024 Edition - E-Book by : Elsevier Inc
Download or read book ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2023/2024 Edition - E-Book written by Elsevier Inc and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-08-13 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn facility-based coding by actually working with codes. ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice provides an in-depth understanding of inpatient diagnosis and procedure coding to those who are just learning to code, as well as to experienced professionals who need to solidify and expand their knowledge. Featuring basic coding principles, clear examples, and challenging exercises, this text helps explain why coding is necessary for reimbursement, the basics of the health record, and rules, guidelines, and functions of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding. - 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives students experience with using an encoder software, plus access to additional encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website. - ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide fast, easy access to instructions on proper application of codes. - Coverage of both common and complex procedures prepares students for inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. - Numerous and varied examples and exercises within each chapter break the material into manageable segments and help students gauge learning while reinforcing important concepts. - Illustrations and examples of key diseases help in understanding how commonly encountered conditions relate to ICD-10-CM coding. - Strong coverage of medical records provides a context for coding and familiarizes students with documents they will encounter on the job. - Illustrated, full-color design emphasizes important content such as anatomy and physiology and visually reinforces key concepts. - Evolve website offers students online access to additional practice exercises, coding guidelines, answer keys, coding updates, and more. - NEW! Updated ICD-10 codes and coding guidelines revisions ensure students have the most up-to-date information available.
Book Synopsis Health Insurance Today - E-Book by : Janet I. Beik
Download or read book Health Insurance Today - E-Book written by Janet I. Beik and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-05 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to comprehend the complexities of health insurance! Using a reader-friendly approach, Health Insurance Today, A Practical Approach, 6th Edition gives you a solid understanding of health insurance, its types and sources, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding it. This new edition incorporates the latest information surrounding ICD-10, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other timely federal influencers, as it guides you through the important arenas of health insurance such as claims submission methods, the claims process, coding, reimbursement, hospital billing, and more. Plus, with hands-on UB-04 and CMS-1500 (02-12) case studies on Evolve, you will come away with a clear understanding and working knowledge of the latest advances and issues in health insurance. CMS-1500 (02-12) software with case studies gives you hands-on practice filling in a CMS-1500 (02-12) form electronically. What Did You Learn? review questions ensure you understand the material already presented before moving on to the next section. Imagine This! scenarios help you understand how information in the book applies to real-life situations. Stop and Think exercises challenge you to use your critical thinking skills to solve a problem or answer a question. Clear, attainable learning objectives help you focus on the most important information and make chapter content easier to teach. Chapter summaries relate to learning objectives, provide a thorough review of key content, and allow you to quickly find information for further review. Direct, conversational writing style makes reading fun and concepts easier to understand. HIPAA tips emphasize the importance of privacy and following government rules and regulations. NEW! Updated content on the latest advances covers the most current information on Medicare, Electronic Health Records, Version 5010, and much more. NEW! Expanded ICD-10 coverage and removal of all ICD-9 content ensures you stay up-to-date on these significant healthcare system changes. NEW! UB-04 software and case studies gives you hands-on practice filling out electronic UB-04 forms. NEW! UNIQUE! SimChart® for the Medical Office case studies gives you additional real-world practice.