HCPCS 2020 Level II Professional (HCPCS Level II (American Medical Assn))

HCPCS 2020 Level II Professional (HCPCS Level II (American Medical Assn))

Organized for quick and accurate coding, <I>HCPCS Level II 2020 Professional Edition</I> codebook includes the most current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes and regulations, which are essential references needed for accurate medical billing and maximum permissible reimbursement.<BR /><BR /> This professional edition includes such features as Netter’s Anatomy illustrations, dental codes, and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment and status indicators.<BR /><BR /><B>FEATURES AND BENEFITS</B><BR /> • <B>Full-color Netter’s Anatomy illustrations</B> clarify complex anatomic information and how it affects coding.<BR /> • <B>At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbols</B> identify all new, revised, reinstated and deleted codes for 2020.<BR /> • <B>The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citations</B> provides sources for information about specific codes and their usage.<BR /> •<B> Convenient spiral binding</B> provides easy access in practice settings.<BR /> • <B>Quantity feature</B><B>highlights</B> units of service allowable per patient, per day, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims.<BR /> • <B>Drug code annotations</B> identify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs.<BR /> • <B>Color-coded</B> Table of Drugs makes it easier to find specific drug information.<BR /> • <B>Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicators</B> clearly identify supplies to report to durable medical third-party payers.<BR /> • <B>Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicators</B> show which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.<BR /> • <B>American Dental Association (ADA) Current Dental Terminology code sets</B> offer access to all dental codes in one place.<BR /> • <B>Jurisdiction symbols</B> show the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers and Medicare administrative contractors for DMEPOS services.<BR /> • <B>Special coverage information</B> provides alerts when codes have specific coverage instructions, are not valid or covered by Medicare or may be paid at the carrier’s discretion.<BR /> • <B>Age/Sex edits</B> identify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex.