Coders' Desk Reference for Procedures 2008

by Ingenix

Coders' Desk Reference for Procedures 2008
  • Item#: 5596
  • Format: Softbound 6" x 9"
  • ISBN#: 978-1-60151-011-2
  • AAPC CEU Credit(s): Up to 6
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Answers to Common Questions About CPT® Procedures

Now with significant changes included for 2008, the Coders' Desk Reference for Procedures provides coders, medical staff, payers and health care professionals with a comprehensive and informative guide to a wide variety of commonly asked questions and definitions for CPT® codes. This desk reference will help you master the components and details behind CPT® codes, reduce the number of errors in code selection, improve understanding of the clinical meanings behind codes and check billing and coding information for Medicare for better coding success.

Features and Benefits:

  • Ingenix Edge — More Than 7,000 Lay Descriptions for 2008 CPT® Codes. A one-stop resource, providing lay descriptions for surgery, laboratory/pathology, radiology and medicine codes.
  • Ingenix Edge — Anatomical Illustrations. Understand the body sites described in operative reports and code more confidently.
  • Ingenix Edge — Modifier Definitions, Narrative Descriptions and Rules for Use. Reduce research time and improve accuracy by assigning and documenting modifiers and E/M codes appropriately.
  • Ingenix Edge — Surgical Terms Chapter. Define the components of surgical procedures and break the terms into components.
  • Ingenix Edge — Procedure Eponym Crosswalk. Eponyms are defined and linked to codes in this alpha-ordered chapter.
  • Ingenix Edge — Reimbursement Terms Glossary. Understand the peculiar terms used by payers.
  • Ingenix Edge — Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, Prefixes and Suffixes. Learn how best to understand and use these valuable tools.
  • Earn 6 Continuing Education Units from the American Academy of Professional Coders.

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