Procedure Desk Reference 2019 - Softcover

AAPC

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626886091 ISBN 13: 9781626886094

Publisher: AAPC, 2018

Synopsis

2019 Procedure Desk Reference Descriptions and coding tips for 9,000 CPT codes The 2019 Procedure Desk Reference simplifies complex procedure coding by providing easy to understand lay descriptions for more than 9,000 CPT codes. It's the coding help you've come to expect from AAPC. Accurate coding begins with ensuring your knowledge of the procedures and the small differences that have a big impact. This valuable resource provides anatomical illustrations, billing, coding and reimbursements terms, an Evaluation and Management Survival Guide, and more. AAPC's difference includes these features: Comprehensive CPT code listing- 9,000 CPT codes and lay descriptions for E/M, surgery, laboratory/pathology, radiology, and medicine codes eliminate the need for multiple resources with a one-stop resource of more than. Lay descriptions- Easy to understand descriptions that include a clinical responsibility section which outlines step-by-step how the provider performs the procedure. Glossary of medical terms - Definitions of more than 5,000 medical terms included in the glossary that provide you with a deeper level of understanding. Modifier definitions and usage rules- Modifiers taken to the next level when paired with descriptions, coding tips and usage rules. Introduction to surgery coding chapter- Expert guidance to coding surgical and procedures and common terminology. Common abbreviations and eponyms-Valuable resource eliminates the need to search in a separate resource for abbreviations and eponyms found in medical charts. Normal lab values and vital signs-Values and vitals aid in determining what is an abnormal or normal result, helping your reporting. Basic types of anesthesia- Explanations of the anesthesia procedures to aid in better understanding and more accurate coding.

Edition details

• Publisher: AAPC
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1626886091
• ISBN 13: 9781626886094
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Language: English