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2009 CPT® Professional is the official
updated list of procedure codes and
guidelines published by the American
Medical Association. Comply with HIPAA
regulations with this inclusive CPT®
resource containing more than 8,000
five-digit codes that designate provider-performed
procedures and services. |
Hundreds of code text and guideline
changes are included as well as: |
- AMA exclusive! Crosswalk table --summarizes the deleted 2008 codes and directs the user to the appropriate 2009 procedure/service code
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- Color-coded symbols, thumb-notch tabs, legends, dictionary-style headers and detailed color illustrations
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- E/M decision-tree process flowchart --guides the user in determining whether to report the E/M services provided as a new or established patient encounter
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- Updated CPT ® Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPT ® Changes book citations --provide guidance and practical advice on how to best apply CPT codes
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- Comprehensive appendixes --list vascular families, genetic testing code modifiers and more
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- Clinical examples for E/M services codes --help you learn how to use and report services
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- Summary of additions, deletions and revisions --provides a quick reference without having to refer to previous editions
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- Place of service codes with facility name and description
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