HCPCS Level II Professional - 2016

HCPCS Level II Professional - 2016

<b>HCPCS Level II Professional</b><P> Accurately report supplies and services for physician, hospital outpatient, and ASC settings with the Optum360 <b><i>HCPCS Level II Professional.</b></i> Use this comprehensive reference for the HCPCS code set that focuses on management of reimbursement. This user-friendly book will guide any coder confidently through current modifiers, code changes, additions and deletions with information as dictated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). <P> <b>Professional edition includes the traditional hallmark features:</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 2016 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 gender edits, quantity alerts, new/deleted/revised code changes and government coverage and rules for each code. <P> <b>User-friendly appendixes. </b> Navigate additional information easily with structured references and excerpts, including a comprehensive drug table, Pub. 100 references, acronyms/abbreviations, and modifiers. <P>