ICD-9-CM and POA Coding Mentor : A Learning Tool for Interpreting Health Records, Without Answer Key

Coding Mentor offers a new way to understand the ¿thought process¿ behind the work of master coders. Using 75 actual medical records, it illustrates the path a coding expert follows to evaluate inpatient charts, clarify incomplete and often ambiguous information, and reach conclusions for appropriate code assignments. Coding Mentor reveals the ¿traps¿ that can lead to unacceptable coding and provides rationales that support good coding. This book will improve quality audits and reimbursement results by strengthening staff competence and independence.