Keeping your practice aware of the constantly changing pharmacopoeia and payer-specific reimbursement rules is challenging. Unnecessary clinical language further complicates the identification and reporting of administered drugs. The Coders’ Drug Handbook, designed especially for coders by coders, defines drugs in common terms to help you accurately report drugs used, identify potential coverage by Medicare and other payers and match diagnosis, procedure and supply codes with the practitioner’s documentation. Enhance productivity, minimize denials and speed reimbursement with this informative reference.

• Comprehensive Index Listed Alphabetically by Generic Name. Quickly cross-reference the drug with its brand name and applicable HCPCS Level II or CPT® codes and descriptions.
• Lay Descriptions of Drugs. Understand what the drug is and how it benefits the patient in clear, concise terms just for coders.
• Coding Tips. Learn the best coding conventions for reporting the drug before filing the claim.
• ICD-9-CM Crosswalk for Primary Diagnoses. Cross-reference and identify the proper ICD-9-CM codes for the diagnoses.
• NCD and LCD References for Applicable Drugs. Discover the national rules federal contractors use to reimburse for a specific drug.
• Classification of Drug and National Drug Code (NDC). Identify the correct drug class and most appropriate payer with routes of administration and forms.
• At-a-Glance Icons for APC OPSI Status, Payable Under DMEPOS, Not Covered, Carrier Discretion and Special Instructions. Quickly identify Medicare payment rules for each drug.
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