PDF-(DOWNLOAD)-CPT® Coding Essentials for Ophthalmology 2019

Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding this allinone resource focuses on the most important CPT and HCPCS codes for ophthalmologic surgeries 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 In addition for the first time in the same volume verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT codebook specific to ophthalmology CPT codes can be found This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful definitive specialtyspecific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book Ophthalmology coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volumeFeatures and BenefitsA subset of specialtyspecific CPT codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitors specialty codebooksOfficial 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 guidelines. 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 Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and ICD-10-CM 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 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 ophthalmology.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is normally provided in procedures/services codebooks.   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 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 clarify the details of procedures/services 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, practice/ malpractice expenses and 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 anesthesiology and pain management, 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT® codebook specific to anesthesiology and pain management CPT® codes can be found. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. Anesthesiology and pain management coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume.Features and BenefitsA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooksOfficial 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® 2020 Express Reference coding card is designed to facilitate quick, yet accurate 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 card lists all modifiers used with CPT and HCPCS codes.FEATURES AND BENEFITSAMA EXCLUSIVE! CPT medium descriptors, symbols, and official CPT guidelines included on the cards for each specialtyIllustrations and tables from the CPT® 2020 Professional codebook — provide visual examples of anatomy, procedures and services discussed within the codesFormatted in code order under codebook sections and subsections — makes locating a code quick and easy for those familiar with the codebookPortability — cards fit easily into the codebookDurable — 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 obstetrics and gynecology surgeries, 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT® codebook specific to obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) CPT® codes can be found.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. OB/GYN coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume.Features and BenefitsA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooksOfficial 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 lower extremity orthopedics, 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT® codebook specific to lower extremity orthopedics CPT® codes can be found. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. Orthopedic coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume.Features and BenefitsA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooksOfficial 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 ICD-10-CM 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 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 ophthalmology.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is normally provided in procedures/services codebooks.   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 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 clarify the details of procedures/services 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, practice/ malpractice expenses and 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 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT® codebook specific to urology and nephrology CPT® codes can be found.This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. Urology and nephrology coding knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume.Features and BenefitsA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooksOfficial 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 These revised and up-to-date coding cards offer a snapshot of the ICD-10-CM codebook, providing commonly reported diagnostic codes and the associated guidelines for major specialties. The cards detail the specificity required to improve documentation. Pushpin icons help Snapshot card users connect coding tips back to specific codes. These easy-to-use reference cards allow health care providers and staff members to quickly locate a desired code. This series contains 24 specialty-specific Snapshot cards updated to reflect the final 2019 code set. Diagnostic coding is a snap when using the ICD-10-CM Snapshot coding cards.Features and Benefits • MIPS alerts for high priority measures provide the high-priority quality ID number assigned by CMS • Guidelines and tips — make coding more accurate and complete • Alphabetical layout — makes locating a code quick and easy to accurately reflect a patient’s condition • Tailor-made content for a particular specialty — reflects the uniqueness of the specialty’s frequently used codes • Instant portability — fits easily into the codebook • Durable lamination — creates a sturdy, tear-resistant resource that can withstand daily use • Convenience and a competitive price — means needed Snapshot cards can be affordably placed in every work area Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT and HCPCS codes for ophthalmologic surgeries, 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT codebook specific to ophthalmology CPT codes can be found. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. Ophthalmology coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume. Features and Benefits • A subset of specialty-specific CPT codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity • Official AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooks • Official code-specific CPT parenthetical instructions • Plain English descriptors that clarify for the reader the details of the service represented by the CPT code • CPT® Assistant citations • Procedural illustrations • Crosswalks from CPT to ICD-10-CM • National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to identify bundled and separately billable codes • CMS Pub 100 billing guidance citations • Facility 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 values • Additional chapters on terminology and anatomy, HCPCS codes, CPT modifiers and ICD-10-CM coding and documentation practices • Appendixes 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 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 Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for anesthesiology and pain management, 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. In addition, for the first time in the same volume, verbatim guidelines and parenthetical information from the CPT® codebook specific to anesthesiology and pain management CPT® codes can be found. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural code book. Anesthesiology and pain management coding and billing knowledge that otherwise might take years of experience or multiple resources to accumulate is available in a single volume.Features and BenefitsA subset of specialty-specific CPT® codes chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexityOfficial AMA coding guidelines pertinent to the specialty and not available in any competitor’s specialty codebooksOfficial 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 Department of Ophthalmology. 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