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

Ensure prompt, accurate coding with this publication focused exclusively on pediatric coding - updated and expanded for 2005. Also includes at no additional cost a one-year subscription to Pediatric Coding Companion newsletter including all 2005 CPT and IDC-9-CM pediatric codes and updates.

This updated 30th edition of Coding for Pediatrics includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)) codes--complete with expert guidance for their application. The book's recently updated vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls throughout, provide added guidance needed to ensure accuracy and payment. Key updates CTP 2025 code updates This edition introduces a range of new codes and guidelines, including: New chapter discussing telemedicine code changes Immunization coding updates Addition of codes for reporting contraception services Update to coding for skin substitute grafts Coding for Pediatrics 2025 is divided into the following parts: Part 1: Coding Basics and Business Essentials includes information on code sets, compliance, and business topics such as billing and payment methodologies. Part 2: Primarily for the Office and Other Outpatient Settings includes information on coding and billing of services such as office visits, outpatient consultations, and preventive services. Part 3: Primarily for Hospital Settings includes information on coding for inpatient and observation services, including newborn care and surgical procedures. Part 4: Digital Medicine Services includes discussion of the evolving codes for reporting telemedicine services and remote monitoring and interpretation of patient data. Appendices include o A table of pediatric vaccine product codes o Test Your Knowledge! answer key Supplemental material is provided online, accessible with an access code, including a general documentation checklist, tracking worksheets for chronic care management, and care plan oversight services. A continuing education quiz to earn 4.0 continuing education units from the American Academy of Professional Coders is also available online.

This year's completely updated 25th edition includes all the changes in CPT codes -- complete with expert guidance for their application.

"Coding for Pediatrics" is a publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Coding and Nomenclature. Written by experienced coders, it is extensively reviewed by the Committee s Editorial Advisory Board, as well as by experts from other relevant committees and sections throughout the AAP. Coding for Pediatrics is part of a complete suite of coding products offered by the AAP. Currently in its 18th edition, the manual is published annually. Major updates include new pediatric" CPT" and "ICD "codes, geographic practice cost indices (GPCIs), and resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS). The manual also includes an extensive number of coding vignettes and examples, which are updated from year to year. Coding for Pediatrics 2013 contents include New and Revised CPT(r) and ICD-9-CM Codes for 2013 Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding Guidelines Coding for Evaluation and Management Services in the Office, Outpatient, Home, or Nursing Facility Setting Prenatal 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 Methodologies Updated cover-to-cover for 2013 including "CPT" and "ICD-9-CM" codes and revisions plus guidelines for applying them ICD-10-CM information detailed guidelines, crosswalking of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes with coding scenarios Newborn Coding Decision Tool This tool helps to simplify coding for newborn care when a normal newborn becomes sick or requires intensive or critical care. The algorithm takes the complexities of these coding situations and condenses them into an easy to use resource. It will also incorporate the final changes made to the newborn guidelines and is included in a handy 12" x 17" format, laminated for extra durability. Coding Pearls clarifications, explanations, practical dos and don ts Coding examples, scenarios, and vignettes illustrate correct coding strategies User-friendly format streamlines information searching Convenient continuing education--This publication has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 4.0 continuing education units (CEUs). Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAPC of the publication, content, or publication sponsor.Plus Continually refreshed Web access to AAP updates and practice management aids including many of the appendices."

Pediatric Coding Basics was developed to give pediatric healthcare professionals a basic overview of medical coding for services completed.