Coding for Pediatrics 2018: A Manual of Pediatric Documentation and Payment, 3rd Edition – FULL INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PDF DOCX EPUB

ISBN-10: 1610021029
ISBN-13: 978-1610021029

For beginners and advanced coders alike, this the first place to look for pediatric-specific coding solutions! A widely used American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) exclusive, this essential resource complements standard coding manuals with proven documentation and billing solutions.

This year’s completely updated 23rd edition includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes — complete with expert guidance for their application as well as ICD-10-CM updates for pediatric-related conditions.  There is also an increased focus on compliant electronic health record administration.The book’s many clinical vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls throughout, provide added guidance needed to ensure accuracy and payment.

New in this edition:

• New chapters discussing time-based coding and coding for telemedicine services
• Discussion of new codes for primary care management of behavioral health conditions
• Division of anesthesia and surgery coding from testing and therapeutic services for easier reference
• Discussion of options for reporting chronic care management services by physician or qualified health care professionals in 2018
• New codes for common chest and abdominal radiologic services, pulmonary services updates to vaccines
• New codes for several uniques care management services including:  physician-performed chronic care, psychiatric collaborative care, and behavioral health integration care