Coding with Modifiers: A Guide to Correct CPT and HCPCS Lever II Modifier Usage - Softcover

American Medical Association; Grider, Deborah J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579478891 ISBN 13: 9781579478896

Publisher: American Medical Association, 2007

Synopsis

The new third edition contains updated CMS, third-party payer and AMA modifier guidelines to assist in coding accurately.The features new to this edition include: a new teaching tool which gives instructors the ability to create and administer tests; new clinical examples which guide readers in determining the correct modifier to use; additional test-your-knowledge questions to test your comprehension of the material through more than 190 questions.It also includes successful features from prior edition such as: modifiers approved for hospitals and ASCs - information for professional service and hospital reporting requirements; coding tips for using specific modifiers - helps to clear up confusion surrounding modifier usage; decision tree flow charts - guides you in choosing the correct modifier to use.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Medical Association
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1579478891
• ISBN 13: 9781579478896
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 500