Principles of CPT Coding

This best-selling resource is a comprehensive training and education textbook for the intermediate to advanced coder and health care professional. Principles of CPT® Coding is designed to supplement the CPT® code set and provide an in-depth guide for proper application of the CPT codes.

Following the format of the CPT codebook, this text covers its application in conjunction with procedures/services in the same or other section/subsections, including the use of add-on codes, modifiers and appendices.

Features and Benefits

• Expanded and revised chapter sections ― helps you to better understand reporting practices with useful descriptions on new and existing codes and enhanced coding guidelines (e.g., Evaluation and Management (E/M); Surgery; Pathology/Laboratory; Radiology and Medicine.
• Updated chapter information ― guides you in the proper application of new and existing codes and applicable modifier usage..
• Common procedures, services or tests ― describes inclusions and exclusions of frequently performed services.
• New and revised tables and illustrations ― provide visual support to enhance understanding and coding accuracy
• New coding tips ― provide helpful hints to aid in accurate code selection.
• New and revised chapter exercises ― questions and answers to test your knowledge and understanding of CPT concepts and guidelines.