2010 Plain English Descriptions for Procedures

This valuable resource reduces errors in code selection with plain English descriptions that help bridge the gap between practitioner notes and the language of CPT®. Completely updated, the 2010 Plain English Descriptions for Procedures will help you master the components and details behind CPT® codes, reduce the number of errors in code selection, improve understanding of the clinical meanings behind codes and check billing and coding information for Medicare for appropriate code selection. NEW! Detailed, full-page anatomy illustrations plus hundreds of code-specific illustrations that have been integrated into the book — helps you interpret clinical notes better to code with more specificity Plain English Descriptions for over 8,000 CPT® codes — get the clarification you need to choose the right code Plain English Descriptions of CPT® modifiers — ensure proper understanding and use of these important coding conventions E/M codes and coding guidelines — understand proper documentation and assignment of evaluation and management codes Code-specific illustrations — get clarification on how clinical terms link to anatomy and physiology Easy look-up of medical prefixes/suffixes — helps you understand unfamiliar terms used in the medical record Eponym, acronyms, common abbreviations, suffixes/prefixes — plain English descriptions to these critical elements help you decipher clinical notes and improve your coding knowledge