The 2010 Coding Guide series is designed to present the coding, compliance, and regulatory information you need for your specialty in a single, comprehensive resource. Because all of the critical information is presented together in an easy-to-use format, you will be able to code faster. Plus, the Medicare edits and CCI exclusion codes and other information will help you to avoid claim problems and reduce audit liability. Each 2010 Coding Guide includes: Comprehensive introduction to CPT®, ICD-9-CM,and HCPCS coding National correct coding requirements for your specialty Documentation guidelines CPT® 2010 codes most commonly reported by your specialty with full descriptions and coding notes ICD-9-CM 2010 diagnosis codes most commonly reported to support the listed CPT® code(s) HCPCS 2010 supply, materials and injection codes most commonly reported by your specialty Current Medicare edits including relative values (RVU), post-op days, coverage restrictions, policies regarding multiple procedures, bilateral procedures, payment for assistant surgeon, and more. Current and complete CCI edits with modifier indicators Sources of the Data The CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes listed for each medical specialty are derived from a computer analysis of over 200 million actual charges. The results of the analysis are reviewed and approved for inclusion in the coding guides by our in-house physician and professional coding staffs. The National Correct Coding Policy requirements and CCI editis are from the 2010 edition of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Version 16.0, effective for claims filed on or after January 1, 2010. The Medicare edits including relative values, policies and coverage restrictions are derived from the 2010 Physician's Fee Schedule. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). 21064$139.95 Copyright ©2009 PMIC. All Rights Reserved.