Overview

Whether you're new to medical coding or transitioning from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS, Medical Terminology and Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding helps you prepare to code accurately and effectively using the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set with a complete understanding of relevant medical terminology and anatomy. Coding certified (CCS, CPC) and approved AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academy Trainer Betsy Shiland makes unfamiliar medical language more approachable, and carefully sequenced medical terminology lessons help you understand the vastly increased anatomy necessary for accurate coding, including the locations of hundreds of arteries, muscles, nerves, and other anatomy. This unique resource also includes engaging in-book exercises and interactive online resources, giving you the review and practice you need to reinforce your comprehension and confidently prepare for the coding workforce.

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Author:   Betsy J. Shiland
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.588kg
ISBN:  

9781455707744

ISBN 10:   1455707740
Pages:   792
Publication Date:   21 December 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology 2. Body Structure and Directional Terminology 3. Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 4. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 5. Digestive System 6. Genitourinary System 7. Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium 8. Blood, Blood-Forming Organs and the Immune Mechanism 9. Circulatory System 10. Respiratory System 11. Nervous System 12. Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders 13. Eye and Adnexa 14. Ear and Mastoid Process 15. Endocrine System and Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Appendices A. Word Part and Meanings B. Meaning and Word Parts C. Abbreviations D. Common Diagnostic Procedures E. Pharmacology

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Betsy Shiland has authored 2 very successful medical terminology texts, along with a statistics text for health information management students. She is a credentialed coder (CCS, CPC), an EMT, a cancer registrar, and a health data administrator. She taught at Central College in Philadelphia for over 20 years.

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