Book Description

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