2009 Coding Companion for Cardiology/Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery
Simplify the coding process with this one-stop resource developed exclusively for those who code for cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. The Coding Companion® for Cardiology/Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery includes complete 2009 CPT® and ICD-9-CM code sets specific to your specialty in a quick-find, single-page format that includes the official description and a detailed illustration for each code. Each page also features other relevant information to help your staff find the correct codes, including lay descriptions, coding tips, terminology, cross coding and national Medicare relative value units.
Features & Benefits:
- Find information faster. Essential procedures for cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery are listed by CPT® code, along with crosswalks to HCPCS Level II and ICD-9-CM diagnosis and anesthesia codes.
- Determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. The Coding Companion® for Cardiology/Cardiothoracic/ Vascular Surgery features national Medicare relative value units for surgery codes and most diagnostic procedures.
- Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information provides the specifics about Pub 100 guidelines, follow-up days and assistant-at-surgery claims.
- Streamline your process by using our illustrated, one-page format. Organized by CPT® code, all the information you need is on one illustrated page that includes thorough lay descriptions of procedures, definitions of clinical and procedure terms, coding tips, terms, cross coding, and Medicare RVUs and Pub 100 references.
- Stay current with regular updates. CCI edits and quarterly email updates are included.
Meet the Expert - Karen Kachur, RN, CPC
Ms. Kachur is a clinical/technical editor for Ingenix with expertise in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-9-CM coding, in addition to physician billing, compliance, and fraud and abuse. Prior to joining Ingenix, she worked for many years as a staff RN in a variety of clinical settings including medicine, surgery, intensive care, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Ms. Kachur has served as assistant director of a hospital utilization management and quality assurance department. She also has extensive experience as a nurse reviewer for Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She is an active member of the American Academy of Professional Coders.
ISBN: 978-1-60151-164-5
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