HCPCS, Level II, Professional
Edition Carol J. Buck, AMA Press
Please note: Starting with its 2010
coding book editions,
the American Medical Association began co-publishing their HCPCS
guides with Saunders. As you review publication dates, please keep in mind that any titles
not-yet-published can be conveniently pre-ordered here so that you
can easily plan ahead.
2010 Book Edition Spiral-bound, 500 pages, 8.5" x 11"
ISBN 1437702112
978-1437702118
American Medical Association
December 2009, for 2010 (click below for the very best available price for this edition)
2009 Book Edition
Softbound, 380 pages, 8.5" x 11"
ISBN 160359065X
9781603590655
American Medical Association
December 2008, for 2009 (click below for the very best available price for this 2009 book edition)
The AMA's new publishing partnership
with Elsevier brings you a superior HCPCS product written and
designed by medical coding expert, educator and author Carol J.
Buck. This HCPCS codebook can be used by coding professionals at all
levels of expertise in every practice setting to increase coding
speed, accuracy and understanding. Hundreds of changes are made annually
and you need to stay up-to-date on the new HCPCS code changes that
will impact your code accuracy and claims submission.
The
HCPCS code book is your guide to Medicare's National Level II
codes, and must be used to bill Medicare for DME, drugs, rehab,
materials and medical supplies. Inside you'll find:
Medicare's HCPCS Level II of the
national codes (durable goods: crutches, prosthetics, drugs,
etc.) conveniently organized to provide easy access and remind
you to code for these often-overlooked items
APC status codes and Addendum B edits.
Aids in learning which codes are payable under OPPS
All current HCPCS codes,
modifiers and deleted codes - Includes the most up-to-date
information found in the HCPCS, MPFS and OPPS files
DMEPOS icon alerts
- Feel confident and save time by knowing exactly what supplies
should be submitted under the DMEPOS to your durable medical
payer
Easy-to-use color-coded bars, icons and
tabs.
Helps the user to know which codes are governed by which Medicare
coding rules
Medicare Carriers Manual and Coverage
Issues Manual - Excerpts that help to indicate drugs and
services that are not reimbursable
Flagged quantity alerts and ASC designation -
Helps to ensure proper reimbursement.
Age and sex edit
icons - Handy alerts aid in assigning appropriate codes based on
age and sex
Detailed annotations and coding advice - Assists
in easier and accurate code selection.
Payers Appendix - Know which payers
accept HCPCS Level II codes to file claims with ease and
confidence.
Expanded Front Index - Allows for easy code
look-ups.
AMA E-mail Delivered Special Reports,
if you choose.
Full-color table of drugs with drug
code annotations that contain both the brand and generic names
for more accurate drug coding
Numerous color photographs and
illustrations integrated throughout the code sections help you
code more efficiently and accurately
Outstanding use of color throughout;
full-color bleeds enable easy access to each section
Color-coded annotations throughout
the text highlight codes that require additional considerations,
and distinctive color symbols help you know which codes are
governed by what Medicare and coding rules
Internet Only Manual (IOM)
information/Pub 100 references give instructions regarding use
of the code and clearly identify the regulations that affect
coding. This must-have information is difficult to find in other
coding references.
At-a-glance listing of all new,
revised and deleted codes, as well as modifiers to help reduce
denied claims due to outdated codes
New for 2010 edition:
Spiral binding—lies flat
for easy access to any section
Apple-flap spine—makes
shelving recognition and bookmark capabilities easier
Companion Web site—provides
access to the latest updates; plus links to additional online
resources and sample coding cases you can use to sharpen your
coding skills
Now includes also the American
Dental Association's CDT dental codes in the codes section of
HCPCS—gives you quick access to all codes in one location
Please remember: The
government no longer allows a grace period for annual code sets.
The new HIPAA
Transaction and Code Set Rule requires providers to use national
medical code sets that are valid at the time that a service is
provided. ICD-9-CM code revisions become effective October 1st each
year while CPT and HCPCS code revisions become effective January
1st. In order for you to meet this requirement, you must have the
revised CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes in your possession before the
implementation dates. The best way to do this is to order your code
books early.
Review current coding resources.
