Pediatric Coding Basics. An Introduction to Medical Coding

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

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.