Coding for Pediatrics, 2012

Coding for Pediatrics 2012

Here s the pediatric-specific help you need for compliant coding and prompt payment!

Code it right the first time and minimize claim denials and payment delays with today s most trusted pediatric coding and documentation guide.

For beginners and advanced coders alike, this is the first place to look for pediatric-specific coding solutions new and updated pediatric codes with expert guidelines for their proper use unique insights into the complex gray areas of pediatric coding profitability-boosting tips and much more.

The basics and beyond straight from AAP pediatric coding professionals

Coding for Pediatrics 2012 contents include:

New "CPT and" "ICD-9-CM "Codes for 2012
Coding for Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding Guidelines
Evaluation and Management Services in the Office, Outpatient, Home or Nursing Facility Setting
Noncritical Hospital Care
Perinatal Counseling and Care of the Neonate and Critically Ill Infant/Child
Emergency Department Services
Common Procedures and Non-E/M Medical Services
Modifiers and Coding Edits
Diagnosis Coding
Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
Category II "CPT(r)" Codes Pay for Performance Measures and Category III "CPT(r)" Codes Emerging Technologies
Fraud and Abuse Compliance for the Pediatric Practice
The Business of Medicine: From Clean Claims to Correct Payment and Emerging Payment Methodolgies


New 2012 features, additions & updates

Updated "CPT" and "ICD-9-CM" codes and revisions plus application guidelines
All-new chapter on "The Business of Medicine" including accountable care organizations
Expanded information on introduction and format of "ICD-10-CM" codes
New quick-reference fact sheet on immunization administration codes
New pediatric-specific clinical vignettes and examples
Continually refreshed Web access to all vignettes, corrections, and updates
How-to Coding Pearls
Web access to ready-to-use practice management problem-solvers: claim processing tools claim correction form claim denial appeal how-to s sample appeal letter denial tracking tool and more"