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The Extra Step, Physician-Based Coding Practice, 2009 Edition, 1e [Paperback]

Carol J. Buck MS CPC CPC-H CCS-P (Author)
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December 15, 2008 1416061622 978-1416061625 1 Pap/Com
Designed to help you perfect your coding skills and position yourself for career advancement, this easy-to-use resource presents realistic patient cases specific to outpatient physician settings to give you the extra practice you need to remain competitive in the medical coding marketplace and prepare for the CPC"¥ certification exam. A companion CD allows you to perform coding functions just as you will in practice and receive performance evaluations and rationales based on your responses.
  • More 130 cases covering 18 specialties provide comprehensive coding practice in physician-based settings to strengthen your understanding and help you ensure your professional success.
  • Case organization mirrors the format of the AAPC¡|s CPC"¥ Certification Examination for enhanced test preparation.
  • Challenging reports are accompanied by detailed rationales to help you perfect your critical thinking skills and reinforce your knowledge of key coding concepts.
  • A companion Evolve Resources website keeps you informed of updates in the coding field and provides hints and tips for more efficient coding.
  • The perfect, broad-based coding practice that you have been wanting, all in one easy to use text!
  • Expanded radiology coverage brings you up to date with recent advancements and broadens your coding skills.
  • Abstraction questions at the end of many cases are designed to assess knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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Gain a competitive edge in outpatient physician-based practice with real-world practice from Carol J. Buck, a national leader in coding education.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Saunders; 1 Pap/Com edition (December 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416061622
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416061625
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,781,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Carol J. Buck has a Master's degree in Education, as well as CPC-I, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-H national certifications. For 20 years she served as the Program Director of the Medical Secretarial programs at the Northwest Technical College in Minnesota. She developed diploma and associate programs in medical coding. Now retired, Carol spends her time writing texts related to medical coding, certification, specialization, and reference manuals, which are known as the Step Series.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting ready to take the certification test., August 11, 2009
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In getting ready to take the certification test I have found the addition of this book to be very helpful. I haven't taken the test, but feel more optimistic about the outcome after working this book.

Great addition to the CPC coding exam review book.CPC Coding Exam Review 2009: The Certification Step (CPC Coding Exam Review: Certification Step)
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