Coding for Pediatrics 2016 : A Manual of Pediatric Documentation and Payment, 21st Edition

Coding for Pediatrics is the first place to look for the know-how you need to bill accurately, minimize payment problems, and maximize practice profitability. A widely used AAP exclusive, it complements standard coding manuals with proven pediatric-specific documentation and billing solutions for practitioners, administrative staff, and coding specialists.

 

This year’s totally updated edition includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes for 2016- complete with expert guidelines for their application. The book’s multiple clinical vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls included throughout, have been fully revised.



You will find expert guidance on ICD-10-CM transition- including important documentation elements to support accurate code selection and helpful tips for using the ICD-10-CM code set



In addition to the revised CPT codes, new and updated items in this edition include

• Revised chapter on enhanced quality and pay for performance
• Expanded coding resources- including articles for the AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter, coding fact sheets, sample appeal letter, denial tracking tool, and more
• All clinical vignettes presented with corresponding ICD-10-CM codes, some included with valuable quality measure
• Online access to many additional practice resources
• And more