Book Description

A comprehensive, plain-English guide on how to properly code and document the most common orthopedic procedures. This manual instructs coders in a practical manner, addressing common orthopedic procedure coding situations, conveying authoritative coding guidance and bundling policies from AMA and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and addressing common documentation, coding and billing errors that may arise. The 2022 Orthopedic Coding & Documentation Trainer also includes: Chapters on E/M services, imaging and medical services: Updated to include the 2021 E/M documentation guidelines, which created a sea change in how medical practices select a level of E/M service. The revised reporting requirements mark the first significant update in more than 20 years since the release of the 1995 and 1997 documentation guidelines. Step-by-step guidance for musculoskeletal procedure code selection Definition of anatomic terms, including tips for how they are used in documentation, coding and billing Code scenario examples, with instructions on how they should be coded Practical guidance on code selection based on authoritative resources Relevant Q&As that address coders' own queries about the material covered Guidance on ICD-10-CM code selection for various musculoskeletal conditions References to authoritative resources to handle the frequent clinician question: "Where does it say I have to do that?" An appendix containing the relevant CCI coding manual chapters, as well as other relevant resources.