Procedural Coding Professional 2009 (Advanced CPT Coding)

The BEST-IN-CLASS CPT coding book available! Includes all CPT codes, and more code level information that any other book of its kind! CPT coding is challenging, and you need to understand coding guidelines, coverage rules, modifier application, bundling standards and other key information that directly impacts the bottom line of the practice. Designed by credentialed AAPC and AHIMA members, the 2009 Procedural Coding Professional brings together the coding guidance you need on coverage, modifier, and global billing information — in one affordable resource.

• NEW! Email alerts on important CPT® information — keeps you updated throughout the year
• NEW! Additional code icons to indicate when a code should not be used as a primary code — help decrease claim rejections
• NEW! Icons to indicate when conscious/moderate sedation is included in a procedure — decrease unbundling errors
• NEW! Coding tips for radiology and laboratory procedures — valuable information to help code more efficiently
• ADDED! Expanded index has three times as many listings of the previous edition — helps you find codes faster
• ADDED! 50% more illustrations — provides greater insight to specific procedures and helps you interpret clinical notes more effectively
• ADDED! 50% more HCPCS Level II coding tips — helps you get paid appropriately for DME, drugs and supplies
• All 2009 new and revised CPT® codes with official descriptions — using updated information is essential to complying with HIPAA and getting paid
• Integrated coding tips and guidance — explanations at your fingertips to help speed-up coding
• Icons denote billing for bilateral procedures, assistant surgeon, co-surgeon, and team surgery — do not let misuse of modifiers delay or deny reimbursement
• Age and Sex edit icons — see at a glance codes with restrictions based on age or sex of the patient to help reduce claims denials
• Relative Value Units (RVUs) and Medicare global follow-up days for each code — quickly know the value of procedures
• Hundreds of references for guidance from the AMA’s CPT® Assistant and Medicare’s Pub 100 manuals integrated with the relevant codes — helps validate code choices
• Identify which codes are broken into a professional and technical components (26/TC) – with RVUs indicated separately for each component