Cpt Coding Essentials For Urology And Nephrology 2022

Urology and nephrology coding and billing knowledge available in a single volume, conveniently superseding the need for multiple resources or years of experience.

Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this all-in-one resource focuses on the most important CPT® and HCPCS codes for urology and nephrology, 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 urology and nephrology. This is the ideal daily companion featuring useful, definitive specialty-specific coding information beyond what is provided in a full procedural codebook. Urology and nephrology 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)

CPT(R) 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.

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.

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

Find all the coding details you need in a single convenient resource—on a single convenient page! There aren’t enough hours in the day to sort through page after page in search of the information you need to code a procedure. Put an end to the chase and command your workflow with the cleverly designed Coders’ Specialty Guide 2023: Urology/Nephrology. ONE CODE, ONE PAGE—that’s AAPC’s easy-access layout that puts you in the driver’s seat. You get everything you need to file the right code by referencing a single page. Coding was never faster—or more accurate—than with at-a-glance access to ICD-10 CrossRefs, CCI edits, RVUs, lay terms, procedure illustrations, and coding and billing tips. Take a giant leap forward with these essential features: 2023 new and revised CPT® codes for urology and nephrology with official descriptors for Categories I-III Lay term description for each procedure Descriptive illustrations to help you select codes accurately Fail-safe coding and billing advice for specific codes CPT® and HCPCS modifier crosswalk for procedures Medicare physician fee schedule (physicians and hospitals) with RVUs Coding indicators (pre-, post-, intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests) CCI edits Appendix with medical terms HCPCS codes, lay explanations, and tips to safeguard reimbursement for supplies/equipment/drugs ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to effectively code procedures Comprehensive code index with page numbers for quicker code look-up Color-coded tabs to help you navigate easily Command your workflow with mastery and bring in the revenue you deserve with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2023: Urology/Nephrology. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association