The realistic, hands-on exercises in this workbook prepare students to work effectively in the managed care environment with all types of insurance claims. It presents self-study review questions and complete, competency-based tests. There are also easily removable sample practice forms, as well as case study information and practice exercises. Study icons help students identify and categorize assignment types (such as self-study, Internet assignments, and critical thinking exercises). New to this edition is a point system included in the workbook so that students can test themselves and gauge their understanding on a valued system.Emphasizes procedural (CPT and HCPCS) and diagnostic (ICD-9-CM) coding and documentation since they are the keystones to obtaining maximum reimbursement.Updated to reflect recent changes in the industry including more HIPAA Alerts throughout the text and a revised EDI chapter. Read Less