The 2009 MAG Mutual  Handy Coder for “Specialties”  gives the “Specialties” medical coder and biller the most convenient reference for the coding and coverage information they will need to perform their job on a day-to-day basis.  The 2009 editions are a complete revamping of the MAG Mutual HSI Physicians’ Fee and Coding Guide, Volume III series.

The main body of the book will be procedure (CPT®) code-driven and provide crosslinks to common ICD-9 codes, coding and overage tips, CCI edits, and Medicare RVU information (and hopefully illustrations, and lay descriptions of the CPT codes).  Additional chapters will cover specialty-specific: common anatomy and terminology, evaluation and management (E&M) utilization statistics, diagnosis (ICD-9) coding and codes, modifiers, and reimbursement tips.  A supplemental CD will be included that compiles useful spreadsheets and other tools that can be implemented in the practice to increase efficiency and profitability.

Features and Benefits

- CPT® code-driven chapter with ICD-9 code links, coding and coverage tips, CCI Edits and RVU data

- Specialty-specific ICD-9-CM and modifiers chapters

- Specialty-specific anatomy and terminology chapter

- E&M Utlization data specific to specialty

- Robust Index

- Assists the coder/biller in understanding of complex medical terms they will encounter in physician documenttion

- Gives the physician, practice manager, compiance officer and biller an understanding of how E&M coding patterns compare to those of their piers

- Consolidates critical coding and billing informtion into 1-2 convenient pages - less flipping between coding references

- Additonal handy references for common ICD-9 codes and modifiers furhter eliminate the need to reference other resources