Bookauthor, Committee on Coding and Nomenclature (COCN), American Academy of Pediatrics.
Summary: This year's completely updated 24th edition includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes - complete with expert guidance for their application.
Contents:
Quick reference to 2019 ICD-10-CM pediatric code changes
Quick reference to 2019 CPT® pediatric code changes
Part I. Coding basics and business essentials. The basics of coding
Modifiers and coding edits
Coding to demonstrate quality and value
The business of medicine: working with current and emerging payment systems
Preventing fraud and abuse: compliance, audits, and paybacks
Evaluation and management documentation guidelines
Part II. Primarily for the office and other outpatient settings. Evaluation and management services in the office and outpatient clinics
Evaluation and management services in home or nursing facility settings
Preventive services
Surgery, infusion, and sedation in the outpatient setting
Common testing and therapeutic services in office settings
Managing chronic and complex conditions
Allied health and clinical staff services
Mental and behavioral health services
Part III. Primarily for hospital settings. Hospital care of the newborn
Noncritical hospital evaluation and management services
Emergency department services
Critical and intensive care
Common surgical procedures and sedation in facility settings
Part IV. Digital medicine services. Digital medicine services: technology-enhanced care delivery
Part v. Coding education quiz/continuing education units (CEUs) for American Academy of Professional Coders
Appendixes. Sample assessment/testing tools
Vaccine products: commonly administered pediatric vaccines
Chronic care management worksheet
Care plan oversight encounter worksheet
Global per diem critical care codes: direct supervision and reporting guidelines
Coding for pediatrics 2019 resource list.