CPT Coding Essentials for Plastics and Dermatology 2020

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This resource is designed to streamline coding and billing for plastic surgery and dermatology by focusing on CPT® and HCPCS codes that are most relevant to clinical practice. It i ntegrates medical necessity, documentation requirements, and reimbursement considerations to support accurate coding and minimize claim denials. The guide is optimized for daily use, providing concise, specialty-specific guidance beyond general codebooks. Key Features Expert-selected subset of CPT® codes based on utilization, denial risk, and complexity Official AMA coding guidelines and parenthetical instructions specific to plastic surgery and dermatology CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks to ensure accurate diagnosis coding Procedural illustrations to clarify service details Inclusion of CCI edits, RVUs, global surgery days, and modifier effects on reimbursement Practical chapters covering anatomy, terminology, HCPCS codes, CPT® modifiers, and documentation practices Appendices with clinical documentation checklists and evaluation & management (E/M) guidelines. Product Details Publisher: Amer Medical Assn; 1 edition (December 19, 2019) Language: English ISBN-10: 1622029127 ISBN-13: 978-1622029129 Show more