Cpt Coding Essentials For Plastics And Dermatology 2021

This all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT(R) and HCPCS codes for plastic and dermatology, plus medicine and ancillary services codes chosen by experts who have taken into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity.

CPT(R) Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT(R) and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT(R)-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation.

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.

Every second counts in your coding world. That’s why we lay out all the details you need to code accurately — and quickly — in the Coders' Specialty Guide 2024: Dermatology & Plastics. With this reliable, go-to resource, you can conveniently find all the essential information about a code — ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, anatomical and procedural illustrations, and revenue-boosting coding and billing guidance. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Denial-proof your claims with fingertip-access to the essentials with these features: Dermatology and plastics CPT® codes, including 2024 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators NCCI edits to check bundling problems Save time and boost your revenue with coding advantages like: ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to pin down medical necessity and secure maximum reimbursement Complete code index with associated page numbers for quick and easy searches Dictionary-style headers for quick navigation Detailed anatomical illustrations And so much more! *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Every second counts in your coding world. That’s why we lay out everything you need to code accurately on one page in the Coders' Specialty Guide 2023: Dermatology/ Plastics. You’ll find all the supporting info needed for a code on one at-a-glance page—ICD-10 CrossRefs, RVUs, and lay terms, along with anatomical and procedural illustrations and revenue-boosting coding and billing guidance. Denial-proof your claims with fingertip-access to the essentials: Dermatology and plastics CPT® codes, including 2023 new and revised codes Official descriptors for category I-III CPT® codes Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators CCI edits to check bundling problems Save time and boost your revenue with the coding advantage: HCPCS codes for dermatology and plastics, include official descriptors, lay term explanations, and coding tips for commonly used supplies and equipment ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to pin down medical necessity and secure maximum reimbursement Complete code index with associated page numbers for quick and easy searches Dictionary-style headers for quick navigation Captioned Illustrations display correlating codes for each image And so much more! *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association

Each double-sided, laminated CPT® 2021 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 BENEFITS AMA EXCLUSIVE! CPT medium descriptors, symbols, and official CPT guidelines included on the cards for each specialty. Illustrations and tables from the CPT® 2021 ProfessionalEdition -- provide visual examples of anatomy, procedures and services discussed within the codes. Formatted in code order under 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.

Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for cardiology and vascular surgery, 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 cardiology and vascular surgery. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook. Cardiology and vascular surgery coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience. FEATURES AND BENEFITS A 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 market 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 Call outs regarding additional information available in the CPT® QuickRef app (requires in-app purchases)

Consolidate the coding process with the one-stop resource developed exclusively for those who code for plastic surgery, OMS, and dermatology. This comprehensive guide includes 2010 CPT and ICD-9-CM code sets specific to plastic surgery, OMS, and dermatology in an easy-to-use, one-page format. Each page has the CPT code with its official description and a detailed illustration and includes lay descriptions, coding tips, terminology, cross-coding and national Medicare relative value units. Getting to the code information you need has never been so easy. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.