PDF-(BOOK)-CPT Coding Essentials Neurology and Neurosurgery 2021

Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding this allinone resource focuses on the most important CPT and HCPCS codes for neurology and neurosurgery plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization denial risk and complexity  CPT Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT and ICD10 code selection with helpful CPTtoICD10CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy physiology and documentation Other than the AMA CPT Professional Edition codebook this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPTpanelapproved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to neurology and neurosurgery   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful definitive specialtyspecific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook   Neurology and neurosurgery coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience  FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialtyspecific CPT codes chosen by experts based on utilization denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial codespecific CPT parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT codeCPT Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT to ICD10CMNational Correct Coding Initiative CCI edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and nonfacility relative value units RVUs including global surgery days physician work and practice malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy HCPCS codes CPT modifiers and ICD10CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management EM guidelinesCall outs regarding additional information available in the CPT QuickRef app requires inapp purchases. 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Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to general surgery and gastroenterology.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.General surgery and gastroenterology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexity   Official AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for plastic and dermatology, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.  CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to plastic and dermatology.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.   Plastic and dermatology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.  FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelinesCall outs regarding additional information available in the CPT® QuickRef app (requires in-app purchases) Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for general surgery and gastroenterology, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.  CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology, and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT® Editorial Panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to general surgery and gastroenterology.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is normally provided in procedures/services codebooks.   General surgery and gastroenterology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.  FEATURES AND BENEFITSOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors clarify the details of procedures and/or services represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility RVUs including global surgery days, practice and malpractice expenses, as well as those modifiers that can affect payments for CPT codesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS Level II codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering correct coding principles, NCCI Edits Table, clinical documentation checklists for common diagnoses/conditions using ICD-10-CM categories/codes and evaluation and management (E/M) documentation guidelinesCall outs regarding additional information available in the CPT® QuickRef app (requires in-app purchases)    Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for neurology and neurosurgery, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to neurology and neurosurgery.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.Neurology and neurosurgery coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexity   Official AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines Updated annually, this publication provides a comprehensive summary of CPT codes most relevant to the specialty. The manual includes new and revised codes for 2020 and provides a detailed description of the physician work required to report a service.   This comprehensive resource offers the information needed to accurately code for cardiology. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this guide focuses on a subset of cardiology, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeries, medicine and ancillary services CPT codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity. Each double-sided, laminated CPT 2017 Express Reference coding card is designed to facilitate proper CPT coding by supplying hundreds of the most commonly reported CPT codes per medical specialty. These easy-to-use reference cards allow health care providers and staff members to easily locate a desired code, which can then be referenced in the CPT codebook. A separate modifiers card lists all modifiers used with CPT and HCPCS codes. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for ophthalmology, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to ophthalmology.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.Ophthalmology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexity   Official AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines Each double-sided, laminated CPT® 2022 Express Reference coding card is designed to facilitate quick, yet accurate CPT coding by including hundreds of the most reported CPT codes per medical specialty. These easy-to-use reference cards allow healthcare professionals and practice staff to easily locate a desired code, which can then be referenced in the CPT codebook. A separate Modifiers card lists all CPT and HCPCS Level II modifiers for use with CPT codes.FEATURES AND BENEFITSAMA EXCLUSIVE! CPT medium descriptors, symbols, and official CPT guidelines included on the cards for each specialty.Illustrations and tables from the CPT® 2022 ProfessionalEdition — provide visual examples of anatomy, procedures and services discussed within the codes.Formatted in code order by codebook sections and subsections — makes locating a code quick and easy for those familiar with the codebook.Portability — cards fit easily into the codebook.Durable — lamination creates a sturdy, tear-resistant resource suitable for daily use. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for neurology and neurosurgery, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.  CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to neurology and neurosurgery.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.   Neurology and neurosurgery coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.  FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelinesCall outs regarding additional information available in the CPT® QuickRef app (requires in-app purchases) Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for urology and nephrology, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.CPT® Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT® and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation. Other than the AMA CPT® Professional Edition codebook, this is the only book in the market with verbatim CPT®-panel–approved guidelines and parenthetical information specific to urology and nephrology.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook.Urology and nephrology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts based on utilization, denial risk and complexity   Official AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any other specialty codebooks in the marketOfficial code-specific CPT® parenthetical instructionsPlain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT® codeCPT® Assistant citationsProcedural illustrationsCrosswalks from CPT® to ICD-10-CMNational Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codesCMS Pub 100 billing guidance citationsFacility and non-facility relative value units (RVUs) including global surgery days, physician work and practice, malpractice and total expenses as well as those modifiers that can affect relative valuesAdditional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practicesAppendixes offering clinical documentation checklists and evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines Oversight. 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