Lanterna Rally

Author: Michelle Abraham

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2011-02-07

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 9780132769006

Straight from the AMA, the only CPT(R) codebook with the official CPT coding rules and guidelines. Covers hundreds of code, guideline and text changes, including extensive changes to the surgery section (e.g., Excision and Debridement subsection) for 2011 as well as: * Exclusive, only from the AMA! CPT Coding Tips*-this booklet contains important, helpful coding tips developed by trusted AMA CPT experts * New! E/M reference tables have been added to summarize the requirements for reporting E/M services and help to select and validate proper E/M coding * New!Coding tips added throughout-a select group of helpful tips added throughout each section of the book to aid in better understanding of coding * Section-specific table of contents-provide users with an efficient tool to navigate information relevant to the codes listed in each section * Anatomical and procedural illustrations incorporated within the code sections-help you code more accurately * Reference tables for quick identification of the codes-assist in understanding the definition and differentiation of key parameters in large families of codes * Inclusion of CPT(R) Assistant newsletter citations in Appendix A Additional features include: * E/M decision-tree process flowchart * Updated CPT(R) Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletters, and CPT(R) Changes book citations * Clinical examples for E/M services codes * Summary of additions, deletions and revisions provide a quick reference to 2011 changes without having to refer to previous editions * Place-of-service codes with facility name and description