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3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition, 14th Edition

Michelle A. Green

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3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition 14th Edition by Michelle A. Green
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Overview

Green/Beebe/Brochard/Hazelwood's "3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition," with MindTap digital learning solution, provides beginning coders with an introduction to today’s medical coding. Annual updates provide current information, reflecting the latest changes to the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT® and HCPCS Level II code sets. Students begin with diagnosis coding and gradually advance to coding procedures and services. Chapters review inpatient and outpatient coding and differentiate general and specific ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS Level II and CPT coding and guidelines. Examples, Key Terms and printed and digital practice resources reinforce learning of key skills and competencies. Computer-assisted coding cases and professional encoder software prepare students for entry-level coding positions and professional coding credentials -- bridging classroom learning with practical, career-ready skills.

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Michelle A. Green

Michelle Green has served in the capacity of full-time or adjunct faculty member as needed since 2017, and during Spring 2023 was named interim program director in the health information technology department at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York. She was the SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the physical and life sciences department at the State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred for more than 30 years. She has authored three popular textbooks related to coding, revenue management and health information management. An active member of the AAPC and American Health Information Management Association, Green has been recognized for her excellence in teaching as well as her significant contributions to the health information management profession. Her numerous accolades include the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Alfred State College's Alumni Association Teacher of the Year, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, AHIMA's FORE Triumph Educator Award and NYHIMA’s Educator Award. In addition, she is a Registered Health Information Administrator, a fellow of the American Health Information Management Association and a Certified Professional Coder. She earned an MPS from Alfred University and a Bachelor of Science from Daemen College.

What's New

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  • Annually updated text and MindTap ensure accurate, current content across all major code sets, guidelines and instructor resources.
  • MindTap for this edition features enhanced functionality, improved customization options and updated assessments -- all designed to support a more personalized and effective learning experience
  • Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key terms, with bolded vocabulary throughout to support comprehension and mastery of medical coding concepts.

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  • Real-world coding scenarios are designed to simulate a medical coding environment to help bolster expertise and reinforce critical coding conventions and guidelines.
  • Convenient tables present coding rules and concepts in a quick-reference format -- ideal for both immediate review and long-term use as a reference.
  • Comprehensive coverage combines inpatient and outpatient coding in a single resource, with key information about insurance and reimbursement.
  • A variety of activities to support and reinforce each coding concept and code set, with helpful assessment tools to ensure students fully understand key concepts.
  • Coding scenarios are provided within MindTap, along with optional EncoderPro and computer-assisted coding (CAC) cases, to bring real-world practice to the classroom.

Table of Contents

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1. Overview of Coding.
2. Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding and Conventions.
3. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 1–10.
4. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 11–22.
5. ICD-10-CM Outpatient and Physician Office Coding.
6. Introduction to ICD-10-PCS Coding, Conventions, and Guidelines.
7. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Hospital Inpatient Coding.
8. HCPCS Level II Coding System.
9. Introduction to CPT Coding.
10. CPT Evaluation and Management.
11. CPT Anesthesia.
12. CPT Surgery I.
13. CPT Surgery II.
14. CPT Surgery III.
15. CPT Surgery IV.
16. CPT Surgery V.
17. CPT Radiology.
18. CPT Pathology and Laboratory.
19. CPT Medicine.
20. Insurance and Reimbursement.
Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.

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International MindTap Instant Access for Green/Beebe/Brochard/Hazelwood's 3-2-1 Code It! 2026

ISBN: 9798214482033
International MindTap Instant Access for Green/Beebe/Brochard/Hazelwood's "3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition" is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course to provide engaging content, challenge every individual and build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the eBook. Green/Beebe/Brochard/Hazelwood's "3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition" and MindTap deliver current ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT® and HCPCS coding content through a blend of foundational knowledge, key concepts and hands-on practice. All online text media materials accessible through this access code are available in EMEA, Latin America, Asia, and India only.