CPT Reference Guide for Cardiovascular Coding 2013

Efficiently and accurately report cardiovascular services and procedures with the new CPT® Reference Guide for Cardiovascular Coding. Co-published by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), this all-inclusive cardiology coding and reimbursement resource provides a complete overview of the heart, including cardiovascular basics and common ailments. CPT guidelines, explanations of significant recent code revisions and the general intent and use of radiological and cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures and services will help ensure that providers, administrators and allied health professionals code properly and avoid costly coding mistakes.Key customized content in the 2013 CPT Guide includes: •Current coding and payment policy information. Make the most appropriate code selection for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures and services with the most up-to-date information, codes, descriptors, intent and use, AMA and ACC Coding and Nomenclature Committee guidelines, coding tips, keyword definitions and reimbursement guidance. •Procedural and anatomical illustrations. Gain a better understanding of the interventional procedures referenced by the codes with a visual link between the instructional content and code descriptions. •Description of Services and case examples. Learn through typical, real-world cases of procedural situations. This comprehensive and powerful tool will assist in the selection of appropriate codes when reporting procedures and services. •Exclusive references from trusted sources. Access to CPT® Assistant, CPT® Changes: An Insider's View and Clinical Examples in Radiology offer in-depth, relevant guidance on specific procedures and services. •Reference numerous, detailed appendices. Explanation of Modifiers, Understanding Third-Party Reimbursement,