Download or read book ICD-10-PCs Coder Training Manual written by Ann Barta and published by Ahima. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced ICD-9-CM coders trained by AHIMA-approved ICD-10-PCS trainers can use the ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual to build their knowledge of ICD-10-PCS. In addition to a textual adaptation of AHIMA's ICD-10-PCS Overview: Deciphering the Code, an AHIMA distance education course that is a prerequisite to AHIMA's ICD-10 Academies, this manual contains references to and explanations of ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and conventions. It provides ICD-10- PCS coding exercises at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. These exercises emphasize all aspects of the coding classification system to allow students to apply their knowledge of coding principles and definitions. Answers are also provided. Key Features Overview of ICD-10-PCS, with review questions, that establishes a base of understanding from which to build knowledge and skill ICD-10-PCS definitions and guidelines review, including root operations Basic and intermediate coding exercises covering all root operation groups in ICD-10-PCS's Medical and Surgical section Detailed, complex ICD-10-PCS case studies and scenarios from health records