HCPCS Level II Professional 2018 (Softbound)

HCPCS Level II Professional 2018 (Softbound)

Accurately report supplies and services for physician, hospital outpatient, and ASC settings with the Optum360 <i><b>HCPCS Level II Professional.</i></b> 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>Key Features and Benefits</b><P> <b>Exclusive to the <i> Professional</i> edition:</b><P> <b><i>Professional</i> include the traditional hallmark features:</b><P> Comprehensive code updates.</b> Access 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 Internet Only Manuals (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>