Item 4693 ISBN  1-56337-850-7 $90 $72 Preorder 2008 Ingenix makes HCPCS Level II coding a lot less complicated.

Rest assured that you will be getting the most current and complete collection of HCPCS Level II codes — the HCPCS Level II Expert pulls codes from all of the sources that generate HCPCS codes, including CMS, OPPS addendum B and the physician fee schedule. Not only does this book have an expanded table of drugs and an expanded index, but Ingenix is the only publisher to put the drug names right under the code descriptions to make it easier for you to find the code you’re looking for.

• Ingenix Edge—Includes all 2007 HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers from CMS. Know you have the most complete, up-to-date HCPCS codes available to submit accurate claims.
• Ingenix Edge—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.
• Ingenix Edge—APC status indicators. Easily determine which codes are payable under OPPS.
• Ingenix Edge—ASC designation symbols. Quickly determine which codes can be billed using ASC groupings, and ensure appropriate billing for ASCs.
• Ingenix Edge—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.
• Ingenix Edge—Age and sex edits indicated by icons. Improve coding accuracy by knowing what specific ages and sex a code is meant for.
• Ingenix Edge—In-depth illustrations. Makes coding various supplies and services easier and more accurate.
• Ingenix Edge—AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS references. These references help users find advice about difficult-to-code HCPCS Level II codes or sections.
• Ingenix Edge—National Medicare and commercial fees for most HCPCS Level II codes. This information helps identify reimbursement based on Medicare and private payer fee data for HCPCS Level II codes.
• Includes deleted codes for 2007. Complete unfinished claims requiring deleted HCPCS Level II codes.
• 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.
• National Coverage Manual (formerly MCM and CIM) references and excerpts. The user-friendly appendix indicates which drugs and services are reimbursed.
• Modifiers explained. Enhances coding accuracy.