The Certification Step Physician Coding Exam Review Guide 2005 Edition Author:Carol J. Buck In an easy-to-follow, general outline format, this review focuses on passing coding certification exams. It has been completely updated for 2005 and covers anatomy and terminology for each body area, reimbursement issues, and an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Coding. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a timed, scored, 150-question practice e... more »xam that is modeled on the actual certification exams and is designed to be taken twice - once as a pre-test and once as a post-test. An additional final exam must be taken with paper and pencil, to simulate the experience of the actual examinations. * The companion CD-ROM allows users to track their learning through Pre- and Post-tests. * A basic outline format provides figures for reference as needed, making the text easy to use and understand. * Essential information for both the AAPC (CPC) and AHIMA (CCS-P) exams is provided, with important aspects of physician coding highlighted throughout the text.« less