Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Pathology/ Laboratory (Volume 1 & II)

Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Pathology/ Laboratory (Volume 1 & II)
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2025-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Conquer 2025 CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure code changes for pathology — and improve your reporting accuracy and productivity. Say goodbye to coding confusion, claim denials, and lost revenue with AAPC’s one-stop Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pathology & Laboratory Volumes I & II. This vital resource’s intelligently designed, quick-reference layout, gives you instant access to all the details you need to support each CPT® code — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, modifier crosswalks, relative value units, Medicare fee essentials, helpful indicators, and coding tips. Defeat your pathology and laboratory coding challenges with these indispensable features: Pathology and laboratory CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Lay term description of how each procedure is performed in plain English Specialized advice on pathology and laboratory coding and billing by industry experts Fee schedule (physicians and hospitals) along with RVUs Detailed anatomical illustrations NCCI edits for procedures Coding indicators for global days, diagnostic tests, and more Appendix of terminology and definitions HCPCS Level II codes with lay terms and expert tips to help you capture complete reimbursement ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to facilitate more accurate code searching Index with page numbers to simplify your code search Headers with code ranges on each page for easier navigation Detailed anatomical illustrations And much more! Say goodbye to claim denials and hello to impeccable reporting with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pathology & Laboratory Volumes I & II. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: General Surgery (Volume I & II)

Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: General Surgery (Volume I & II)
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2025-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Is your general surgery practice on top of 2025 CPT® code changes? Are you struggling to beat a high denial rate? Now you can keep your claims on track, finding the reporting details you need in a snap. Your coding will never be faster or more solid than it is when using the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: General Surgery Volumes I & II. Easily find the key indicators needed for each service or procedure in one go-to resource — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, RVUs, and anatomical illustrations, along with guidance 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. Get the coding edge for expedient reporting and optimal revenue with these features: General surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Expert billing tips to boost revenue Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how surgeons perform each procedure Medicare fee schedule information including facility and non-facility RVUs NCCI alerts for each general surgery procedure Modifier crosswalks for procedures Pre-, post-, and intra-operative indicators Appendix of medical terms HCPCS Level II codes for general surgery with lay terms and revenue-enhancing tips ICD-10-CM-to- CPT® crosswalks to reduce audit risks Detailed anatomical illustrations Dictionary-style headers and color-coded tabs for quick code lookup Index of general surgery codes for quick searches And much more! Beat 2025 coding and reimbursement challenges with this all-inclusive guide for general surgery. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Orthopedics (Volume 1 & II)

Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Orthopedics (Volume 1 & II)
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2025-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Save time finding all the coding details for upper, lower, and spinal orthopedic services, plus the 2025 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 2025: 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 2025 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 2025: Orthopedics Volumes I & II. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2025 - E-BOOK

Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2025 - E-BOOK
Author: Fred F. Ferri
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 5363
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443117497

For more than 25 years, Ferri's Clinical Advisor has provided immediate answers on the myriad medical diseases and disorders you're likely to encounter in a unique, easy-to-use format. A bestselling title year after year, this popular "5 books in 1" reference delivers vast amounts of information in a user-friendly manner. It is updated annually to provide current and clinically relevant answers on over 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, clinical algorithms, laboratory tests, and clinical practice guidelines?all carefully reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Extensive algorithms, along with hundreds of high-quality photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and tables, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice. - Contains significant updates throughout all 5 sections, covering all aspects of diagnosis and treatment. - Features 26 all-new topics including eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE), retroperitoneal abscess, adenomyosis, periprosthetic joint infection, tonic pupil, rectal adenocarcinoma, nightmares and dream disturbances, avoidance/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), hypokalemia, cardiac implantable electronic device infection, heparin resistance, and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, among others. - Includes useful appendices covering palliative care, preoperative evaluation, nutrition, poison management, commonly used herbal products in integrated medicine, and much more. - Offers online access to newly revised and updated Patient Teaching Guides in both English and Spanish. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide - First Edition

Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide - First Edition
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2020-03-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1626889805

Master coding concepts related to medical necessity and report compliant codes for your services. Revenue loss, rework, payback demands—how much are medical necessity errors costing your practice? And that’s to say nothing of potential civil penalties. Get medical necessity wrong and it’s considered a “knowingly false” act punishable under the FCA. Stay liability-free and get reimbursed for your services with reliable medical necessity know-how. AAPC’s Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide provides you with step-by-step tutorials to remedy the range of documentation and coding issues at the crux of medical necessity claim errors. Learn how to integrate best practices within your clinical processes—including spot-checks and self-audits to identify problems. Benefit from real-world reporting examples, Q&A, and expert guidance across specialties to master coding for medical necessity. Learn how to lock in medical necessity and keep your practice safe and profitable: Avoid Medical Necessity Errors with CERT Smarts Rules to Improve Provider Documentation Denials? Pay Attention to Procedure/Diagnosis Linkage Nail Down the Ins and Outs of Time-based Coding Expert Guidance to Fend Off RAC Audits and Denials Beat E/M Coding Confusion with Payer Advice Improve Your ABN Know How with This FAQ

CPT Professional 2022

CPT Professional 2022
Author: American Medical Association
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1200
Release: 2021-09-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781640160873

CPT(R) 2022 Professional Edition is the definitive AMA-authored resource to help healthcare professionals correctly report and bill medical procedures and services.

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing a Medical Specialty

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing a Medical Specialty
Author: Brian Freeman
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2004-01-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071457135

The first medical specialty selection guide written by residents for students! Provides an inside look at the issues surrounding medical specialty selection, blending first-hand knowledge with useful facts and statistics, such as salary information, employment data, and match statistics. Focuses on all the major specialties and features firsthand portrayals of each by current residents. Also includes a guide to personality characteristics that are predominate with practitioners of each specialty. “A terrific mixture of objective information as well as factual data make this book an easy, informative, and interesting read.” --Review from a 4th year Medical Student

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies
Author: Karen Smiley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2019-12-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119625440

The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and coding With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed—it’s currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast—medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered. This updated edition provides everything you need to begin—and then excel in—your chosen career. From finding the right study course and the latest certification requirements to industry standard practices and insider tips for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies has you completely covered. Find out about the flexible employment options available and how to qualify Understand the latest updates to the ICD-10 Get familiar with ethical and legal issues Discover ways to stay competitive and get ahead The prognosis is good—get this book today and set yourself up with the perfect prescription for a bright, secure, and financially healthy future!

Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine - E-Book

Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine - E-Book
Author: Nader Rifai
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 4232
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323834671

Use THE definitive reference for laboratory medicine and clinical pathology! Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine, 7th Edition provides the guidance necessary to select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. Comprehensive coverage includes the latest advances in topics such as clinical chemistry, genetic metabolic disorders, molecular diagnostics, hematology and coagulation, clinical microbiology, transfusion medicine, and clinical immunology. From a team of expert contributors led by Nader Rifai, this reference includes access to wide-ranging online resources on Expert Consult — featuring the comprehensive product with fully searchable text, regular content updates, animations, podcasts, over 1300 clinical case studies, lecture series, and more. - Authoritative, current content helps you perform tests in a cost-effective, timely, and efficient manner; provides expertise in managing clinical laboratory needs; and shows how to be responsive to an ever-changing environment. - Current guidelines help you select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. - Expert, internationally recognized chapter authors present guidelines representing different practices and points of view. - Analytical criteria focus on the medical usefulness of laboratory procedures. - Use of standard and international units of measure makes this text appropriate for any user, anywhere in the world. - Elsevier eBooks+ provides the entire text as a fully searchable eBook, and includes animations, podcasts, more than 1300 clinical case studies, over 2500 multiple-choice questions, a lecture series, and more, all included with print purchase. - NEW! 19 additional chapters highlight various specialties throughout laboratory medicine. - NEW! Updated, peer-reviewed content provides the most current information possible. - NEW! The largest-ever compilation of clinical cases in laboratory medicine is included with print purchase on Elsevier eBooks+. - NEW! Over 100 adaptive learning courses included with print purchase on Elsevier eBooks+ offer the opportunity for personalized education.

Medical Laboratory Science Review

Medical Laboratory Science Review
Author: Robert R Harr
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 601
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803637969

Use this comprehensive resource to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to be prepared for classroom tests and certification and licensure examinations.