HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) 2019

Description

Organized for quick and accurate coding,HCPCS Level II 2019 Professional Editioncodebook includes the most current Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes and regulations, which are essential references needed for accurate medical billing and maximum permissible reimbursement. This professional edition includes such features asNetter’s Anatomyillustrations, dental codes, and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment payment and status indicators. Features and Benefits •Full-color Netter’s Anatomy illustrationsclarify complex anatomic information and how it affects coding. •At-a-glance code listings and distinctive symbolsidentify all new, revised, reinstated and deleted codes for 2019. •The American Hospital Association Coding Clinic® for HCPCS citationsprovides sources for information about specific codes and their usage. •Convenient spiral bindingprovides easy access in practice settings. •Quantity featurehighlights units of service allowable per patient, per day, as listed in the Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for enhanced accuracy on claims. •Drug code annotationsidentify brand-name drugs as well as drugs that appear on the National Drug Class (NDC) directory and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. •Color-codedTable of Drugsmakes it easier to find specific drug information. •Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) indicatorsclearly identify supplies to report to durable medical third-party payers. •Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment and status indicatorsshow which codes are payable in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. •American Dental Association (ADA) Current Dental Terminology code setsoffer access to all dental codes in one place. •Jurisdiction symbolsshow the appropriate contractor to be billed for suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors, Part B carriers and Medicare administrative contractors for DMEPOS services. •Special coverage informationprovides alerts when codes have specific coverage instructions, are not valid or covered by Medicare or may be paid at the carrier’s discretion. •Age/Sex editsidentify codes for use only with patients of a specific age or sex.