Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding 2014

Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding 2014

• Chapter Review questions
• Illustration of the connection between coding and reimbursement
• Lesson on use of CPT Assistant to support coding decisions
• Artwork helps student visualize anatomy and related surgical procedures as they practice coding
• Complete explanation of symbols and formatting used in CPT/HCPCS coding, providing a foundation for learning and application

Beginning and intermediate coding students will excel with the 2014 edition of Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding. Gain basic training and practice in the application of procedural codes from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) and the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Look for explanations of CPT codes effective January 1, 2014. Readers can expect a thorough learning experience through real-world exercises, operative reports, and surgical illustrations. This edition provides concise descriptions of the most common surgical procedures with dedicated chapters for Evaluation and Management coding, and includes ancillary sections in Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesiology. Each chapter includes exercises to build your knowledge. Select answers are included in appendix D.