MEDICAL CODING MASTERY: Risk Adjustment, and Audit Defense for Diagnosis Coding, Documentation, Compliance, and Revenue Integrity

Prepare for the next era of medical coding with one integrated reference for ICD-11 readiness, HCC risk capture, documentation quality, and audit defense.Medical Coding Mastery is designed for coders, CDI specialists, compliance officers, auditors, revenue cycle leaders, and healthcare administrators who need a practical way to connect code selection, clinical documentation, risk adjustment, payer rules, and audit response. Instead of treating ICD-11, HCC models, RADV reviews, and regulatory enforcement as separate topics, this professional reference shows how they work together inside modern revenue integrity operations.Inside, you will learn how to:Understand the evolution from ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS toward ICD-11Navigate documentation standards that support accurate code selectionStrengthen HCC capture, MEAT support, and chronic condition recapture workflowsPrepare organizations for crosswalks, dual coding, vendor readiness, and implementation planningBuild audit-ready processes for RAC, RADV, OIG, payer reviews, and overpayment responseConnect EHR tools, computer-assisted coding, quality metrics, and compliance safeguardsDevelop career-ready knowledge for medical coding, risk adjustment, CDI, audit, and compliance rolesWith structured chapters, practical scenarios, compliance alerts, visual learning prompts, and implementation-focused guidance, this book gives you a clear foundation for understanding where medical coding is heading and how to prepare responsibly.Use it as a professional learning resource, department training companion, or desk reference for building stronger coding accuracy, documentation integrity, and audit readiness. Read more