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Operative note exercises to improve competency Educational and interactive, the Orthopedic Coding Trainer, 2014 provides real-life orthopedic-specific operative notes that walk you through a comprehensive approach to coding. These tools will help you develop a systematic approach to successfully deciphering difficult operative notes. Learn what should be in a note to guarantee correct reimbursement and fewer denials. You'll work through more than 75 operative notes that cover procedures of the upper and lower extremities and the spine. Nationally recognized orthopedic coding expert Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, CPC-H, CCS-P, ACS-OR provides the answers based on her 20+ years of front-line experience. Margie has worked through each op note to reveal her comprehensive approach to coding. Margie's expert direction will guarantee you have the tools to successfully decipher your own difficult operative notes. Inside you'll find: * An introduction explaining what a good operative note should contain, so you know when key information is missing and when you should go back to the physician and get it to avoid missteps. * More than 75 real-life operative notes so you can test your coding knowledge and discover where you may be overlooking billable services. * Answer key for the operative notes, with key phrases highlighted in each, so you know what to look for in order to make accurate procedure and diagnosis coding selection If you don't have a systematic approach to tearing apart your op notes, you risk missing billable services, unbundling or even coding the wrong procedure entirely! The Orthopedic Coding Trainer, 2014 provides a greater understanding of what should be in a note to guarantee correct reimbursement and fewer denials.
A comprehensive, plain-English guide on how to properly code and document the most common orthopedic procedures. This manual instructs coders in a practical manner, addressing common orthopedic procedure coding situations, conveying authoritative coding guidance and bundling policies from AMA and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and addressing common documentation, coding and billing errors that may arise. The 2022 Orthopedic Coding & Documentation Trainer also includes: Chapters on E/M services, imaging and medical services: Updated to include the 2021 E/M documentation guidelines, which created a sea change in how medical practices select a level of E/M service. The revised reporting requirements mark the first significant update in more than 20 years since the release of the 1995 and 1997 documentation guidelines. Step-by-step guidance for musculoskeletal procedure code selection Definition of anatomic terms, including tips for how they are used in documentation, coding and billing Code scenario examples, with instructions on how they should be coded Practical guidance on code selection based on authoritative resources Relevant Q&As that address coders' own queries about the material covered Guidance on ICD-10-CM code selection for various musculoskeletal conditions References to authoritative resources to handle the frequent clinician question: "Where does it say I have to do that?" An appendix containing the relevant CCI coding manual chapters, as well as other relevant resources.
Validate specialty-specific CPTr code selection This coder's companion strengthens orthopedic specialty coding skills while also functioning as a training guide for new orthopedic coders. Work through challenging orthopedic surgical scenarios to test your coding competency, and you'll ensure proper coding on every claim and your practice will receive the reimbursement it deserves. The CPT 2014 changes are expected to contain major revisions to orthopedic coding, which will be addressed in Orthopedic Coding Decision Support. Inside you'll also find: * Real-life coding examples and chapter reviews to help you bill orthopedic services correctly. * Critical coding principles to help orthopedic coders get up to speed. * Strategies for working through the rules and regulations surrounding procedure cores for ankle, foot, and toe. * Anatomic terms to help increase your understanding of critical anatomy and improve your accuracy in coding. * Tips, hints, definitions and warnings highlighted throughout that allow you to find important orthopedic information easily. * A mock examination and answer key that allows you to test your orthopedic billing knowledge. Order now to begin validating your critical coding decisions.
Wondering how to deal with some of the bundled procedures and more specific code choices for shoulder and elbow prosthesis removal codes in 2014? SuperCoder Illustrated for Orthopedics 2014 is the go-to source for all your orthopedic coding needs. We bring you tips and tactics to help you beat all the odds and be compliant through the year. This handy book contains all the updated information and description you need for every CPTr code: CCI edits, relative value units (RVUs), and simple, easy-to-understand lay terms at your fingertips! What you get with the Illustrated Book for Orthopedic 2014: * ICD-9 & ICD-10 CrossReference tools * Up-to-date ICD-9 and CPTr procedure codes * Easy-to-read lists of comprehensive CCI edits to protect payments * Global period indicators so you capture every legitimate E/M * Medicare physician fee data to plug revenue drains * Improved coding accuracy with easy-to-understand Lay Terms and Coding Tips This comprehensive resource for orthopedics codes will help you boost your coding accuracy and keep denials at bay.
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(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.
Solutions to specialty-specific CPTr coding challenges The CPT 2014 changes are expected to contain major revisions. Keep your practice updated. Orthopedic Coding Answers, 2014 provides detailed answers to your most challenging ortho coding questions. This must-have reference for coding common orthopedic procedures answers more than 100 questions so you can be certain your coding is accurate the first time. Orthopedic Coding Answers, 2014 helps you navigate through the coding scenarios your practice sees on a daily basis and gives you instant access to answers from top coding and billing expert Margie Scalley-Vaught. This must-have resource includes: * A go-to reference tool when coding common procedures to make sure it's done correctly the first time. * Official sources cited for reference, so you'll know where to go to further research the issue and reinforce your coding decisions. * Plain-English, detailed explanations of difficult orthopedic coding procedures allowing even non-clinicians to code and bill correctly. * Book sectioned by parts of the body - upper extremities, lower extremities, spine coding, E/M, ICD-9 and Medicare issues - so you can easily find the information you need. Order now to ensure that you always have answers to your most frequent orthopedic coding questions.
Save time finding all the coding details for upper, lower, and spinal orthopedic services, plus the 2024 orthopedic CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure code changes, with this convenient resource. Your coding will be faster and more accurate with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2024: Orthopedics Volumes I & II. This two-volume resource lays out every indicator you need for each code so you can easily access NCCI edits, ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, code descriptors, anatomical illustrations, and tips on coding, billing, and reimbursement. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Ace your orthopedic procedure reporting with these essential features: Orthopedic CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2024 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Lay term descriptions explaining each procedure Detailed illustrations to help you select codes accurately Reliable coding and billing advice for specific codes CPT® and HCPCS Level II modifier crosswalk for procedures Medicare physician fee schedule (physicians and hospitals) with RVUs Coding indicators (pre-, post-, intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests) NCCI edits Appendix with orthopedic-related medical terms ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to help you effectively code procedures Comprehensive code index with page numbers for quicker code lookup Color-coded tabs to help you navigate easily Detailed anatomical illustrations Accurate coding is a breeze with the right tools. Get the reimbursement you deserve with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2024: Orthopedics Volumes I & II. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
This comprehensive resource contains the coding information needed for an orthopedic specialty. Optimized for medical necessity and reimbursement understanding, this guide focuses on a subset of musculoskeletal surgeries, medicine and ancillary services. CPT codes are chosen by experts who take into consideration utilization, denial risk and complexity. Features include: powerful crosswalks that identify medical necessity with CPT to ICD-10-CM crosswalks, Plain English descriptions for hundreds of orthopedic codes/code groups, code-specific RVUs, official AMA CPT coding guidelines, overview of documentation requirements for ICD-10-CM musculoskeletal diagnoses and documentation checklists for ICD-10-CM musculoskeletal diagnoses.