The 2009 MAG Mutual Handy Coder gives the 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 OB/GYN Handy Coder includes Obstetrics, Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology.
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 Utilization data specific to specialty |
| - Robust Index |
| - Assists the coder/biller in understanding of complex medical terms they will encounter in physician documentation |
| - Gives the physician, practice manager, compliance officer and biller an understanding of how E&M coding patterns compare to those of their peers |
| - Consolidates critical coding and billing information into 1-2 convenient pages - less flipping between coding references |
| - Additional handy references for common ICD-9 codes and modifiers further eliminate the need to reference other resources |
