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2007 Coding Companion for Orthopaedics – Lower: Hips & Below
Comprehensive Illustrated Coding and Reimbursement Guide for Orthopaedics – Lower: Hips & Below
Consolidate the coding process with the one-stop resource developed exclusively for those who code for orthopaedics. Not only does this comprehensive guide include complete 2007 CPT and ICD-9-CM code sets specific to orthopaedics, but it also includes national Medicare relative value units, Medicare payer information, a CPT-to-ICD-9-CM diagnosis crosswalk, helpful coding and reimbursement tips and more-so you can breeze through the coding process more easily and efficiently!
- Prevent common and costly coding mistakes. Industry-related information relevant to your practice is compiled into specialty-specific appendixes to help identify trouble areas within orthopaedics.
- Easily determine fees for your specialty practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. National Medicare relative value units for surgery codes and most diagnostic procedures are included.
- Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information provides the specifics about Pub. 100 guidelines, follow-up days, assistant-at-surgery and prior approval requirements.
- Locate information faster. Essential procedures for orthopaedics are listed by CPT code, along with crosswalks to HCPCS Level II, ICD-9-CM diagnosis and anesthesia codes.
- Earn CEUs from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
This comprehensive resource also features:
- Thorough explanations of CPT procedures
- Coding tips
- Detailed illustrations
- Definitions of clinical and procedure terms
- CCI edits with quarterly email updates
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