Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination, 2013 Edition

Features:

• Information on changes to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding.
• Questions that provide an overview of changes to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS for students.
• Updated questions to cover the AHIMA competencies for the CCA Certification Examination.
• The text features up-to-date information on the latest versions—including recent changes—of key diagnosis and procedure codes covered on the exam, such as the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics' ICD-9-CM and the American Medical Association's current procedural terminology (CPT).
• The text also provides useful guidance related to recent and ongoing changes in the industry, including electronic medical records, HIPAA requirements, current laws and standards, and updates to the ICD-10-CM for diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS for procedure codes, proposed for adoption in the U.S. in the near future.
• Abundant questions focus on American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) competencies covered on the CCA examination, helping students gain familiarity with the format and focus of the exam while honing their skills in key areas required both for professional certification and career success.
• The text and online assets provide a variety of tools to prepare students for the certification exam, including recommended resources, general study tips, multiple-choice coding questions, coding case studies for various health settings, highly realistic mock examinations, a case study coding review, and competency maps to help students target their efforts and assess their progress.
• A robust WebTutor™ online supplement features useful course management tools and material, including exam content, flashcards, course objectives, class notes, and discussion questions.

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