Understanding and accurately coding CPT® is easier with this refurbished and expanded guide for effective coders. The Current Procedural Coding Expert includes valuable information and new resources and an easy-to-navigate, logical format designed for coders by coders. It combines CPT® codes with billing and Medicare regulatory information in one volume, clarifies annual CPT® code changes and describes the implications of changes.

PQRI Ready. Identify codes and their associated quality measure with PQRI icons and appendix

Up-to-Date and Comprehensive. New, revised and deleted codes in a comprehensive and new easy-to-navigate format similar to other Ingenix Expert code books to speed coding.

Medicare Coverage Rules Highlighted by Icons and Pub. 100 References. Know at a glance what policies apply to CPT® codes prior to claim submission.

New Feature! Global days.

Information from the Pub. 100 and LCDs. Better identification of national coverage manual and local coverage determinations that affect coding.

Comprehensive, Code-Specific Definitions, Rules and References Exclusive to Ingenix. Compiled from AMA, CMS, Ingenix and other sources to help you accelerate coding and speed reimbursement.

Color Illustrations and Modifier Icons. Quickly locate CPT® codes and apply modifiers correctly from the start to protect yourself from this prime cause for CPT® coding inaccuracies. Earn 1 Continuing Education Unit Per Scenario from the American Academy of Professional Coders CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.