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This is the official publication for CPT coding issues and guidance. This monthly newsletter, coming straight from the source of CPT - the American Medical Association - should be a part of your coding, compliance, medical records, and billing departments. You know how critical it is to have the "hot" coding information fast, to receive the coding commentaries that give you insight behind confusing coding issues, to obtain tips and interpretations that are accurate and reliable and save you time and unnecessary errors in determining the right codes. CPT Assistant is the only coding newsletter that can offer you the rationale behind the codes. And, only CPT Assistant is published by the source of CPT codes - the AMA. Subscribers train their staff, as well as use it for a reference tool to answer day-to-day coding questions. Information printed in CPT Assistant is on par with that published in the Federal Register. Each months issue of CPT Assistant offers:
Readers can also earn CEUs by successfully completing the CPT Assistant quizzes. Our readers tell us they use CPT Assistant to appeal insurance denials and validate coding to auditors. In addition to 12 monthly issues,
subscribers also receive special report bulletins. The bulletins
cover CPT code updates, payment policy issues effecting CPT coding,
and "hot topics" directly related to CPT coding. Our
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CPT Assistant is a must for users of CPT Professional. The arrow symbol found next to various codes in CPT Professional directs you to in-depth information you need to code accurately. You may also be interested in the CD-ROMs with CPT Assistant Archives. You may be interested in AMA's CodeManager, the coding software and data resource. 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. (information from the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore |
