Straight from the AMA, the only CPTr codebook with CPT coding guidelines. Covers hundreds of code, guideline and text changes including extensive changes to the Category II code and Musculoskeletal sections. Organized by CPT code section, also included are revisions to Pathology and Laboratory, Radiology for contrast imaging and Integumentary and Respiratory System sections. This invaluable coding resource also includes: * Exclusive and New E/M Pocket Reference Guide for selecting the appropriate level of E/M service, which expands on last years popular accordion style E/M Express Reference Tables. Now features guidelines and examples of practical code applications. * Cross-walk table that summarizes the deleted codes and directs the user to the appropriate procedure/service codes * Exclusive Comprehensive appendix crosswalk of deleted codes to new codes * E/M decision tree process flowchart - guides the user in determining whether to report the E/M services provided as a new or established patient encounter * Updated CPTr Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPTr Changes book citations * Clinical examples for E/M services codes - learn how to use and report services * Summary of additions, deletions and revisions - provides a quick reference making 2008 code and text changes are apparent without having to refer to previous editions * Color-coded symbols, thumb-notch tabs, legends and dictionary-style headers * Place of service codes with facility name and description - Learn which codes to use on a professional claims to specify the entity where service(s) are rendered
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
excellent:
The book is in wonderful condition, no damaged, ripped, missing, or torn pages. Even the cover is in excellent condition.
Cpt 208:
Required for many cpt classes, good refrence. Though many of these sellers are overpricing this book, this version will be outdated at the end of sept. Do not pay more than $100 for this book. You can get the new version for about $120(includes shipping) at the AMA website
CPT Professional Edition:
Although this book is updated twice a year, a true Coding Specialist can not work without it. It's important to renew you coding guide according to the AMA and CMS.
cpt 2008:
The bCPT 2008 book I received was in excellent shape. Just as ad stated "like new".
