HCPCS Level II Professional - 2015
Accurately report supplies and services for physician, hospital outpatient, and ASC settings with the Ingenix <b>HCPCS Level II Professional.</b> Use this comprehensive reference for the HCPCS code set that focuses on management of reimbursement. Organized to enhance coding capability without added complexity, this user-friendly book provides coders with a reference to increase efficiency and reduce workload by helping them locate the right code the first time.<P> <b>Key Features and Benefits:</b><P> <b>PQRS icons.</b> Recognize potential for Medicare quality reporting bonus payments with icons denoting which HCPCS codes fall under the Physician Quality Reporting System.<P> <b>Comprehensive code updates.</b> Access 2015 HCPCS, MPFS, and OPPS files for HCPCS Level II, as well as deleted codes.<P> <b>APC status indicators and ASC designation symbols.</b> Determine which codes are payable under OPPS, which codes enable billing using ASC groupings and how to accurately use each to help ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.<P> <b>DMEPOS icon.</b> Distinguish codes paid under the DMEPOS fee schedule to improve efficiency when coding for supplies that should be submitted under the system to durable medical payers.<P> <b>In-depth illustrations.</b> Enhance your coding process and accuracy for supplies and services with detailed visual references.<P> <b>AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS references.</b> Receive added support with articles on difficult-to-code HCPCS Level II codes or sections.<P> <b>Color-coded bars and icons.</b> Spot important information to help reduce inaccurate and denied claims with informative flags signaling Pub. 100 references, age and sex edits, quantity alerts, new/deleted/revised code changes, and government coverage and rules for each code.<P> <b>User-friendly appendixes.<P> Navigate additional information easily with structured references and excerpts.