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Decoding the Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Coding Systems (Hfma Healthcare Financial Management Series) [Paperback]

Alex Toth (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0786312467 | ISBN-13: 978-0786312467 | Publication Date: January 1998 | Edition: 1

This is a comprehensive guide to CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding systems. It examines each part of the codes and explains what each alpha-numeric symbol means. This book also provides a complete explanation of their use, their meaning and how they affect reimbursement.

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Paperback: 555 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co; 1 edition (January 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786312467
ISBN-13: 978-0786312467
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,523,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What good are the exercises without the answers., June 21, 1999

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I like the content of the book. But if I had known there were no answers, especially to the coding exercises, I would not have purchased this book. I purchase the book to learn and improve my coding skills but with no answers, what good is it to do the exercises? If you're really serious about learning, I feel this is a bad investment

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5.0 out of 5 stars I found the answer for the answer key, March 6, 2000

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This is an excellent book, with much information. Alas, for such an in-depth workbook, it was totally aggravating not to have the answer key. Okay, all you out there, I called McGraw-Hill at 1-800-252-4729 and was then told to call a Jenny at 1-630-789-5305 (she works at McGraw-Hill) and request an answer key. She will send you one for free. Then make it known to Jenny, tactfully of course, how the answer key should have been included in order of the workbook.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Decoding the Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to ICD, CPT& HCPCS, February 22, 2000

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I was considering purchasing this book, but after reading the comments by others who purchased the book, I decided against it. How is it that the book is rated "5 stars" with dissatisfied readers? I'm glad I saved my money!

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for the beginning coder
This book is very helpful for the person entering the medical coding profession, and it would be a good review for the professional.

Published on January 9, 2007 by B. SAMPSON

5.0 out of 5 stars CORRECT contact for the Answer Key
A student's call brought the review post by Lynette Arnett, Mar 2000 to my attention. The tel # in the posting contains the # for an insurance company and although I share the... Read more

Published on January 15, 2003 by Jenny L Skoblikoff

2.0 out of 5 stars Sight Unseen
Glad I read the reviews and learned that an answer key could berequested from the publisher. Considering the [cost of the book]...this should be included! Read more

Published on April 19, 2000 by Rosemarie B. Russ

5.0 out of 5 stars I found the answer for the answer key
This is an excellent book, with much information. Alas, for such an in-depth workbook, it was totally aggravating not to have the answer key. Read more

Published on March 6, 2000 by Lynette L. Arnett

1.0 out of 5 stars Decoding the Codes, A comprehensive Guide To ICD, CPT, HCPCS
This COMPREHENSIVE guide is full of exercises but no answers - You do not gain anything after you read this book. There is no HCPCS product list included. Save your money!

Published on February 25, 2000 by Keith Ullrich

5.0 out of 5 stars Where is the key to the answers?
The book is excellent, with much valuable information, but it has no answers to the exercises--a serious omission. Read more

Published on February 18, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Where are the answer keys
It would be very helpful to have an answer key to the exercises. Are they available?

Published on January 29, 2000 by PATRICIA L BARTON

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