Conquer the AAPC CIC Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Study Guide for Inpatient Coding, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG Assignment for the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Credential

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Conquer the AAPC CIC Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Study Guide for Inpatient Coding, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG Assignment for the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Credential offers a concise yet complete guide to mastering inpatient hospital coding. Written in a clear, audiobook-friendly style, it provides focused coverage of diagnosis and procedure coding principles, sequencing rules, and documentation analysis used in today’s inpatient environment.

This streamlined study guide explains how ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems work together to describe both the reason for admission and the care delivered. Readers will gain an understanding of MS-DRG assignment logic, compliance requirements, and clinical interpretation techniques essential for accuracy and reimbursement integrity.

Each chapter builds confidence in navigating complex hospital cases—from surgical procedures and organ transplants to obstetric, neonatal, and behavioral health admissions. With its clear explanations and practical insights, this guide equips learners and professionals alike to interpret clinical documentation, identify key coding elements, and maintain ethical precision in a demanding hospital setting.

Whether preparing for the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) exam or strengthening professional expertise, this focused resource helps you learn efficiently, think critically, and code with accuracy and confidence.

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I just finished taken the class. Hoping this book would have extra insight into the test. It does not!!