Allied Health - Medical Records, Coding & Reimbursement
Receive timely and appropriate reimbursement when you use the most current codes for supplies and services not included in the CPT® code set. Whether you’re billing Medicare or billing under APCs, HCPCS Level II can help simplify HCPCS Level II coding.
- Email alerts inform you of the latest changes to HCPCS Level II from CMS. Keep current with late-breaking news through special reports, and code using the most up-to-date codes and regulations.
- National Medicare and commercial fees for most HCPCS codes. Helps identify reimbursement based on Medicare and private payer fee data for HCPCS Level II codes.
- Code with the most up-to-date information to submit accurate claims. Includes all 2006 HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers found in the HCPCS MPFS and OPPS files for HCPCS Level II.
- Includes deleted codes for 2006. Complete unfinished claims requiring deleted 2005 HCPCS Level II codes.
- DMEPOS icon distinguishes codes paid under that fee schedule. Improve efficiency when coding for supplies that should be submitted under the DMEPOS to your durable medical payer.
- Detailed illustrations. Makes coding various supplies and services easier and more accurate.
- AHA's Coding Clinic for HCPCS references. Helps users find advice about difficult-to-code HCPCS Level II codes or sections.
- Color-coded bars and icons denote the government’s coverage and rules for each code. Pub 100 references are included.
- Color-coded icons designate changes in code status. Easily identify new, deleted or revised codes, eliminating denied claims due to use of old codes.
- Age and sex edits are indicated by icons. Improve coding accuracy by knowing what specific ages and sex a code is meant for.
- APC status indicators. Easily determine which codes are payable under OPPS.
- ASC designation symbols. Quickly determine which codes can be billed using ASC groupings, and ensure appropriate billing for ASCs.
- National Coverage Manual (formerly MCM and CIM) references and excerpts. The user-friendly appendix indicates which drugs and services are reimbursed.
- Enhanced table of drugs with generic and brand drug names and their corresponding codes. This comprehensive table also includes the amount and route of administration.
- Modifiers explained. This book helps users understand and interpret modifiers, enhancing coding accuracy.
- Earn CEUs for AAPC Certified Members.