Item 5444 ISBN 1-56337-865-5 $94 $75 Order 2008    The only dictionary created for coders by coders.

Whereas a typical medical dictionary seeks to define a term for the clinical practitioner, the Ingenix Coders’ Dictionary seeks to define a term for the clinical coder, effectively laying the groundwork for understanding medical terminology from a coding perspective. The only book of its kind specific to the needs of medical coders, admitting clerks, billers and adjudicators, this indispensable resource will help you improve efficiency when reviewing a medical record and boost your confidence when coding claims!

• More than 6,500 alphabetic entries and 150 illustrations for terminology key to code selection. Find definitions for medical nomenclature, eponyms, new technology and acronyms.
• Clear, concise definitions for clinical, coding, billing and reimbursement terms are all incorporated. No need to use multiple print or electronic references to access medical definitions.
• Detailed illustrations visually convey definitions. Medical terminology, where applicable, is accompanied by illustrations to improve understanding of the definition itself.
• Locate the definitions needed quickly and with ease. Definitions are cross-referenced and tabbed to make searching fast and easy.
• Earn CEUs from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).