The Coder's Handbook includes over 1,100 pages packed with information designed to save you time, help you code faster and more accurately, improve your reimbursement and reduce your audit liability. Published in a lightweight, compact 6" x 9" format with a durable, embossed hardcover, the Handbook includes an introduction, a glossary of coding and reimbursement terminology, and four major reference sections:
Medical Acronyms, Eponyms & Abbreviations: Lists over 8,000 medical abbreviations, acronyms and eponyms with definitions to help you with coding, chart review, transcription and interpreting operative reports.
CPT & HCPCS Coding: Covers service and procedure coding basics, coding and billing issues, coding evaluation and management services, and coding of surgery, radiology, laboratory and medicine services. Includes full-color anatomical charts with cross-references to CPT code sections.
ICD-9-CM Coding: Covers diagnosis coding basics, special Medicare requirements for diagnosis coding, coding and billing issues, combination coding, suspected conditions, specialty coding, manifestations, and the use of V-codes and E-codes. Includes full-color anatomical charts with cross references to ICD-9-CM code sections.
Coverage and Compliance: Lists over 4,000 CPT® procedure codes with simple descriptions, follow-up periods, and billing indicators.
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