Our Certified Coding Associate study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that highlight the key areas of the Certified Coding Associate test. Mometrix's Certified Coding Associate test study guide reviews the most important components of the Certified Coding Associate exam.
The Certified Coding Associate Exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Certified Coding Associate Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the Certified Coding Associate.
Certified Coding Associate Exam Secrets Study Guide includes:
- Clinical Classification Systems
- Reimbursement Methodologies
- Health Records and Data Content
- Compliance
- Information Technologies
- Confidentiality and Privacy
It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.
The Clinical Classification Systems section covers:
- Apply Inpatient Coding Guidelines
- Apply Outpatient Coding Guidelines
- Apply Physician Coding Guidelines
- Sequence Codes According to Healthcare Setting
The Reimbursement Methodologies section covers:
- Assign Correct DRG
- Evaluate NCCI Edits
- Submit Claim Forms
- Communicate with the Physician to Clarify Documentation
The Health Records and Data Content section covers:
- Retrieve Medical Records
- Assemble Medical Records According to Healthcare Setting
- Request Patient Specific Documentation from other Sources
- Generate Reports for Data Analysis
The Compliance section covers:
- Identify Discrepancies Between Coded Data and Supporting Documentation
- Perform Ethical Coding
- Clarify Documentation through Physician Query
- Assist in Preparing the Organization for External Audits
The Information Technologies section covers:
- Navigate throughout the EHR
- Utilize Encoding and Grouping Software
- Utilize Practice Management and HIM System
- Validate the Codes Assigned by CAC Software
The Confidentiality and Privacy section covers:
- Ensure Patient Confidentiality
- Utilize Passcodes
- Protect Electronic Documents Through Encryption
- Destroy Confidential Records Appropriately
These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the Certified Coding Associate Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.
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