Main description:

Pediatric Coding Basics was developed for pediatric health care professionals who are new to coding or have taken on additional coding responsibilities in their practice.

This new resource begins with an overview of medical coding, followed by a more detailed review of the different types of codes commonly used in pediatrics. The book then discusses how to effectively use the different types of codes together for billing purposes.

Each chapter includes Coding Challenge questions to reinforce key content. Users can earn a certificate of completion upon successfully passing an online quiz.

Contents:

Welcome and Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction To Medical Coding
Chapter 2: Diagnosis Coding
Chapter 3: Current Procedural Terminology
Chapter 4: Health Care Common Procedure Coding System
Chapter 5: Coding Assignment and Billing Processes
Chapter 6: Health Plan Policies And Coding Compliance