Codebusters: Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance for Medical Practices (Paperback)

by Patricia T. Aalseth (Author) "Who is responsible for the accuracy of coding on claims submitted by my office?..." (more)
Key Phrases: diagnosis codes, official guidelines, Translating the Record

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Product Description
Quick reference to the basics of coding for physician services and provides additional assistance with coding and billing problems. Includes tips on how to be concise. For medical coders. Softcover. DNLM: Insurance, Health, Reimbursement-classification handbooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1st edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834213176
• ISBN-13: 978-0834213173
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #914,216 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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84 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CODE Busters - Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance, June 2, 2000

By	Tina M. Grites (Danville, IL) - See all my reviews

This book is great! It is very clear and to the point, explaining the basics of CPT, ICD-9 assignments. It is a very good tool for any coder to have on her desk to help clear up the issues that come up every day! It would be a very good training manual for employees new to a medical office.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Trash!! The worst book you can ever buy for money., November 17, 2004

By	Rajesh Yadav "Raj" (Lafayette, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the most worthless book i ever bought in my life. The book is a 48 pages leaflet with apparently no information. And it costs $32. Thats ridiculous.
Strongly NOT recommended!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory Text , April 7, 2007

By	Dr. Yuval Lirov "Medical Billing Networks and... (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Patricia Aalseth sets example for how to present complex material in a simple, concise, and understandable way. If you need to learn major definitions and abbreviations of coding and billing, e.g., ICD-9, CPT, LMRP, CCI, HCFA, modifiers, and other issues quickly, Codebusters helps you the fastest.

Yuval Lirov, Practicing Profitability - Billing Network Effect for Revenue Cycle Control in Healthcare Clinics and Chiropractic Offices: Collections, Audit Risk, SOAP Notes, Scheduling, Care Plans, and Coding