Physician Coding Exam Review 2017: The Certification Step, 1e

Prepare to succeed on your physician coding certification exam with Physician Coding Exam Review 2017: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician coding certification exam ― including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding; and more. Four full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It’s the only physician coding exam review you need!

• Comprehensive review content covers everything you need to know to pass your physician coding certification exam.
• UNIQUE! Practice exams on the Evolve website allow you to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for focused study, including a Pre-Exam to be taken prior to studying, the same exam again as a Post-Exam to be taken after your review, and a Final Exam that simulates the experience of taking the actual physician coding exam.
• Concise outline format helps you access information quickly and study more efficiently.
• Mobile-optimized quick quizzes offer on-the-go practice and review with 380 additional medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS questions.
• Success Strategies section in the text guides you step-by-step through the entire exam process.
• UNIQUE! Netter’s Anatomy illustrations help you understand anatomy and how it affects coding.
• Full-color design and illustrations make study and review easier and more engaging.
• UNIQUE! Real-world coding reports (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases.
• Answers and rationales to the Pre-, Post- and Final Exams are available on Evolve.

• Updated content includes the latest ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT code updates, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.