PDF-(BOOS)-ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook, with Answers, 2022 Rev. Ed.

The ICD10CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual Academic and inservice instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office on ICD-10-CM/PCS of the American Hospital Association.Handbook content reflects 2014 versions of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format and style of presentation follows that of previous editions inspired by the Faye Brown approach to coding instruction. The text leads students to logical answers and provides primary supporting sources. This logical approach has enabled the Handbook to become the most popular textbook for hospital and physician office coder training.Exercises are presented in clear, technically correct language that progresses from easy to more difficult. Exercise answers in the case summaries list assigned and appropriately sequenced codes, followed by a comments section that explains how codes were assigned and why other codes were not assigned.Each chapter includes an overview that highlights important points, as well as learning outcomes and terms to know features that help readers understand and absorb new information. A Remember... feature provides sidebar comments or facts that alert readers to special information or perspectives. Expanded indexes enhance the speed of finding and applying new information. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for obstetrics and gynecology, 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-CM 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 obstetrics and gynecology.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is normally provided in procedures/services codebooks.   Obstetrics and gynecology 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 details of procedures/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 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 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) The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Handbook content reflects 2013 versions of the Official Coding Guidelines and its format and style follows previous Faye Brown editions. The text leads students to logical answers and provides primary supporting source. This logical approach has allowed the Handbook to become the most popular textbook for hospital and physician office coder training. Exercises are presented in clear, technically correct language that progresses from easy to more difficult. Each chapter includes an overview that highlights important points and includes learning outcomes and terms to know --features that help readers understand and absorb new information. A Remember... feature provides sidebar comments or facts that alert readers to special information or perspectives. Expanded indexes enhance the speed of finding and applying information. Scores of Exercises and Quizzes The Handbook contains more than 60 new exercises and case studies, plus updates to the 100-plus in-chapter exercises and review questions. The case-summary exercises are based on health records and require readers to consider the patient\'s condition as well as medical history, reason for admission or encounter, laboratory results, procedures performed, and the diagnoses listed. Readers must apply pertinent coding principles and official coding guidelines in making code assignments and designating the principal diagnosis and procedure for each episode of care. Illustrations of surgical procedures and diagrams of anatomy and common disorders make it easier for readers to remember and absorb information, plus the Handbook includes an appendix on reimbursement methodologies valuable to new students. The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and ICD-10-CM 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 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 lower extremity orthopedics.   This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is normally provided in procedures/services codebooks.   Lower extremity orthopedics 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)    The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. 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. 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. The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders. The ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook is the only guide published in collaboration with the Central Office of the American Hospital Association. The Central Office is the official industry body that prepares the AHA Coding Clinic. The Handbook helps coders understand the principles behind the classification system so they can apply the official coding advice found in the Coding Manual. Academic and in-service instructors can easily arrange course outlines and study exercises around Handbook chapters to train new and experienced coders.