Designed especially for those individuals who are entering either second or third careers, or those who want to start from the beginning in order to build a broad understanding of CPT coding rules. This easy to read and fun to use book explores it all. Includes coding conventions (e.g., surgical package, modifiers, editorial notations), hints (e.g., how to use HCPCS correctly and how to use it with CPT codes), secrets and tricks of the trade (e.g., special services and reports, number of follow-up days considered standard ...
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Designed especially for those individuals who are entering either second or third careers, or those who want to start from the beginning in order to build a broad understanding of CPT coding rules. This easy to read and fun to use book explores it all. Includes coding conventions (e.g., surgical package, modifiers, editorial notations), hints (e.g., how to use HCPCS correctly and how to use it with CPT codes), secrets and tricks of the trade (e.g., special services and reports, number of follow-up days considered standard for each surgical service) and much more. This textbook is the most comprehensive of its kind in providing information on how to use the CPT coding book. More pages are dedicated to specific information on Evaluation and Management coding (e.g., office visits, consultations), surgical packages, HCPCS, modifiers and what to do and not to do than any other text. This textbook will significantly build a students' confidence and their ability to code and alleviate many tensions about taking any coding exam! The textbook together with the workbook can also be used as a stand-alone manual. All chapters are summarized & exercises can be obtained in a separate workbook. A cpTeach Instructor's Manual is also available.
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