Coding For Pediatrics 2012

Download or read book Coding for Pediatrics 2012 written by American Academy of Pediatrics and published by Amer Academy of Pediatrics. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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® Codes--Pay for Performance Measures and Category III CPT® 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