This resource provides inpatient coders with practical application of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding through real-life operative report-based case studies. The book is designed to test and enhance the coding skills of medical coding staff by presenting 90 detailed case studies. It includes comprehensive answer rationales that elucidate the reasoning behind each code selection, making it an effective tool for both individual and group study.

This book is presented as an ideal resource for inpatient coders to hone their ICD-10-CM and PCS skills. The inclusion of 90 case studies derived from operative reports, coupled with detailed rationales, suggests a practical and instructional approach. The material is framed to offer a real-life coding challenge, beneficial for both individual learning and collaborative study sessions among coding staff.