CPT 2009 Professional Edition (Current Procedural Terminology, Professional Ed.
<b>Your trusted source for official CPT® coding guidelines from CPT® Editorial Panel Experts. </b><P> Hundreds of code text and guideline changes are included as well as: <P> <b>-AMA exclusive! Crosswalk table</b> - summarizes the deleted 2008 codes and directs the user to the appropriate 2009 procedure/service code <br> <b>-Color-coded symbols,</b> thumb-notch tabs, legends, dictionary-style headers and detailed color illustrations <br> <b>-E/M decision-tree process flowchart</b> - guides the user in determining whether to report the E/M services provided as a new or established patient encounter <br> <b>-Updated <i>CPT® Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology</i> newsletter and <i>CPT® Changes</i> book citations</b> - provide guidance and practical advice on how to best apply CPT codes <br> <b>-Comprehensive appendixes</b> - list vascular families, genetic testing code modifiers and more <br> <b>-Clinical examples for E/M services codes</b> - help you learn how to use and report services <br> <b>-Summary of additions, deletions and revisions</b> - provides a quick reference without having to refer to previous editions <br> <b>-</b>Place of service codes with facility name and description