ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, With Answers, 2011 Revised Edition (ICD-9-CM CODING HANDBOOK WITH ANSWERS (FAYE BROWN'S)) [Paperback]

Faye Brown (Author), Nelly Leon-Chisen (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1556483708 | ISBN-13: 978-1556483707 | Publication Date: August 26, 2010 | Edition: Revised

The ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-9-CM of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic
for ICD-9-CM. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily
arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Each
Handbook contains 100-plus exercises and review questions plus, 269 case summary exercises that are based on real patient records.

Editorial Reviews

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Best of the Best. Awesome resources for instructors and students. --Zakevia D. Green, MSHA, RHIA, LHRM, Asst. Professor, Coppin State University, Helene Fuld School of Nursing,

I have used the Coding Handbook for over 10 years and find it the most comprehensive textbook for teaching through an intermediate coding level. --Lisa DeLiberto, MS, RHIA, Program Chair and Assistant Professor, Passaic County Community College, Paterson,

...students are impressed at the accuracy in comparison to textbooks in other courses...the Power Point slides are
especially helpful in the online section of my coding course. --Leah Grebner, MS, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, Program Director, HIT, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

About the Author

The American Hospital Association Central Office promotes uniformity of health care data by establishing coding and classification standards and guidelines across health care settings. Staff provide expert advice by serving as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of coding information to AHA members and other users of clinical data. Nelly
Leon-Chisen is the Director of Coding and Classification and heads the Central Office on ICD-9-CM and the Central Office on HCPCS. She represents the AHA as one of the ICD-9-CM cooperating parties responsible for the development of AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 700 pages
• Publisher: AHA Press.; Revised edition (August 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556483708
• ISBN-13: 978-1556483707
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.6 inches
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• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coder's Must Have, February 27, 2011

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The latest edition of Faye Brown's book is a constant reference for experienced coders. What I like about it especially is that its explanations are through the various coding clinics. It is essential for new coders. Price and delivery from Amazon were fair and timely for my current needs. This is the first one that I bought since 2004. It definitely enhances my library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 10, 2011

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Faye Brown is a basic resource for coding. I have been coding for 30 years and have purchased this book almost yearly. If you want to learn coding years this is a must. Cover the answers with a piece of paper and then code. I have, also, used it was a textbook. Well worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST CCS PREP BOOK EVER, October 29, 2011

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Just discipline yourself by covering the answers and this is an absolute key to becoming a certified medical coder (especially CCS or CCS-P).