Synopses & Reviews
Published annually and currently in its 21th edition,
Coding for Pediatrics is the signature publication in a comprehensive suite of coding products offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This AAP exclusive complements standard coding manuals with pediatric-specific documentation and billing solutions for pediatricians, nurse practitioners, administration staff, and pediatric coders.
This year’s edition has been fully updated and revised to include all changes to the 2016 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), complete with accompanying guidelines for their application. The numerous clinical vignettes and examples featured in the book, as well as the many coding pearls included throughout, have also been fully revised and revisited.
Coding for Pediatrics, 2016 continues to provide guidance on ICD-10-CM transition including coding tips highlighting key conventions and documentation elements to support specific and accurate ICD-10-CM code selection.
Other updates for this edition include
- Detailed information on new and revisedCPT® codes for 2016 including: Prolonged clinical staff time, Removal of impacted cerumen with irrigation or lavage, Revision of photo-screening services
- New chapter on enhanced quality and pay for performance
- Expanded coding resources including articles for the AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter, coding fact sheets, sample appeal letter, denial tracking tool, and more
- All clinical vignettes presented with corresponding ICD-10-CM codes. Some included with valuable quality measure.
- Online access to many additional practice resources
- And more.
Synopsis
Coding for Pediatricsis the first place to look for the know-how you need to bill accurately, minimize payment problems, and maximize practice profitability. A widely used AAP exclusive, it complements standard coding manuals with proven pediatric-specific documentation and billing solutions for practitioners, administrative staff, and coding specialists.
This year s totally updated edition includes all changes in
Current Procedural Terminology(
CPT(r)) codes for 2016- complete with expert guidelines for their application. The book's multiple clinical vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls included throughout, have been fully revised.
You will find expert guidance on
ICD-10-CMtransition- including important documentation elements to support accurate code selection and helpful tips for using the
ICD-10-CM code setIn addition to the revisedCPTcodes, new and updated items in this edition include- Revised chapteron enhanced quality and pay for performance
- Expanded coding resources-including articles for the AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter, coding fact sheets, sample appeal letter, denial tracking tool, and more
- All clinical vignettespresented with corresponding ICD-10-CM codes, some included with valuable quality measure
- Online accessto many additional practice resources
- And more
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- New and Revised CPT® Codes for 2016
- Diagnosis Coding: ICD-10-CM
- Modifiers and Coding Edits
- Evaluation and Management Documentation (E/M) and Coding Guidelines: Incident-To, PATH Guidelines, and Scope of Practice Laws
- Preventive Services
- Evaluation and Management Services in the Office, Outpatient, Home, or Nursing Facility Setting
- Perinatal Counseling and Care of the Neonate
- Noncritical Hospital Evaluation and Management Services
- Emergency Department Services
- Critical Care and Intensive Care
- Evolving Evaluation and Management for Nonphysician Services
- Common Procedures and Non-E/M Medical Services
- Coding for Quality and Performance Measures
- Preventing Fraud and Abuse: Compliance, Audits, and Paybacks
- The Business of Medicine: From Clean Claims to Correct Payment and Emerging Payment Methodologies