Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, 2007 Edition [Paperback]

Patricia Schnering (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418074268 | ISBN-13: 978-1418074265 | Publication Date: January 24, 2007 | Edition: 1

The Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, 2007 Edition contains: study tips, a comprehensive resource list, a review section with multiple choice coding questions that review a broad range of competencies. This valuable manual also includes coding case studies for coding review for the CCS-P examination, a mock examination that strives to mirror the CCS-P Examination. The mock examination includes 60 multiple choice coding questions reviewing a broad range of competencies, 21 medical record coding cases, 11 outpatient records, 5 Ambulatory surgery, 3 emergency room, 3 other, and 10 inpatient records. The appendices include: Official Guidelines for ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Commonly Administered Drugs, Lab values, and a new listing of updated ICD-9-CM coding changes for 2007. Use the book and the Interactive CD-ROM to practice interpreting documentation and applying clinical knowledge in assigning codes to diagnoses and procedure for a variety of patient settings including: Inpatient, Outpatient surgery, Emergency Room, Physician office, and Long term Care.

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About the Author

Patricia Schnering was certified as a CCS in 1998 and in 1999 she received her RHIA certification. She has worked in Health Information Systems since 1993 as a HIM consultant and as an adjunct instructor at St. Petersburg College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418074268
• ISBN-13: 978-1418074265
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,222,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, July 12, 2007

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Julie A. Hook "Julie A. Hook" (Alexandria, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, 2007 Edition (Paperback)

I loved the fact that the quizzes and test were on the CD disk. You have the option when you are taking the test for it to show you the answers. It explained why you would arrive at those answers. The disk is very helpful for those people that do not like to read a lot of study material when you can actually learn it as you proceed on the disk. All of the material in the book was very informative but I especially liked the Reimbursement section as it shows you how to calculate medicare patients payments and par physicians and non par physicians payments.
Sincerely-Julie

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just passed my CCS-P 2 days ago using the 2006 version, February 18, 2007

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Alec Mclure (Providence,RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, 2007 Edition (Paperback)

I want to be clear that I haven't seen the 2007 Edition yet - however think it's worth posting my review of the 2006 one here - as this is where people will be looking past May.

I spent a few weeks preparing for my CCS-P, using mainly this book's 2006 edition.

It walked me through reviewing coding areas that I needed refreshing on, pointing out to me that, for example, I wasn't as clear as I should be on how to code certain cardiac procedures and needed to spend some time on OB coding.

It gave me all I needed - the sample test questions and cases were right on for the exam. The CD was a bonus - simple interface that walks you through multiple questions. Nice.

So, I passed. Very nicely. In fact, you could say I met and exceeded all the key components for passing (a little bit of coder humor there!).

Thanks, Patricia et al. This really helped me prepare effectively with limited study time. It looks like a huge bit of work to put together - well done.

Alec McLure, RHIA, CCS-P

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars professional review guide-ccs-p, October 30, 2007

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Connie A. Bambulas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Review Guide for the CCS-P Examination, 2007 Edition (Paperback)

great book in preparation for the CCS-P exam, very thorough material, would recommend it highly to anyone who is going to attempt to take the exam.. this a great reference tool!!!