Coder's Desk Reference for Procedure, 2015

Features:

• Optum Edge—CPT® Assistant references. Cross-reference additional coding guidance without having to go back to your CPT® resource.
• Comprehensive CPT® code listing with CPT® procedure lay descriptions. Eliminate the need for multiple resources with a one-stop resource of more than 8,000 CPT® codes and 6,000 lay descriptions for surgery, laboratory/pathology, radiology, and medicine codes.
• E/M code explanations. Discover the best ways to assign and document evaluation and management (E/M) codes.
• Billing and modifier definitions and usage rules. Reduce research time and improve coding accuracy with a complete modifier list, accompanied by narrative explanations to ensure proper use of modifiers and E/M codes.
• Surgical terms chapter. Define the components of surgical procedures, and break the terms into components to assist with code assignment.
• Procedure eponym crosswalk. Locate eponym definitions and code links in an alphabetically- organized section.
• Reimbursement terms glossary. Understand terminology often used by payers with clear definitions.
• Abbreviation, acronym, symbol, prefix, and suffix tutorial. Learn ways to understand and use these valuable tools for more efficient CPT® coding.
• Anatomical illustrations. Recognize the body sites described in operative reports with helpful illustrations.

See More Product Details