Principles of CPT Coding

Principles of CPT Coding provides numerous helpful features including: More than 200 end-of-chapter exercises, relevant to the new 2004 codes, to test your understanding of the material. An extensive review, more than 40 pages, of all CPT modifiers, complete with examples of appropriate modifier usage. Coding tips that provide hints on code assignment, bundling and payer policies; An expanded Outpatient Reporting - Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) chapter. A detailed discussion of the CPT surgical package concept. Instructions on how to code from an operative report. Illustrations and tables. Principles of CPT Coding is designed to be used by community colleges, career colleges, and vocational school programs for training. It is an excellent training tool for independent study or for those who want a comprehensive coding reference for office use. This text is also ideal for coders who are preparing for a certification exam.