Item 1064 ISBN 1-56337-900-7 $80 $64 Order 2008 Learn from expert advice on coding from physicians' operative report.

Ingenix University: Coding from the Operative Report is a basic instruction manual for coding from operative reports from all sections of CPT® and includes 2007 ICD-9-CM and CPT® codes. This manual is an ideal resource for examining the role of operative reports and their importance in the coding and documentation process and includes expert advice on searching for the information you need to code.

• Ingenix Edge—Real operative reports and operative notes. The book reveals the complexities of accurate procedure coding and provides real-world solutions.
• Ingenix Edge—Organized by CPT® chapter and specialty. Conforms to standard code book organization and uses standard terminology.
• Ingenix Edge—Fool-proof guidance through the entire operative report interpretation, abstracting and coding process. Checklists, guidelines and special situations.
• Part of the Ingenix University educational series. Use this in concert with Ingenix online education courses, publications and software for consistent, accurate training.
• Educational format. Easy-to-use format for every experience level for use in the classroom or on the job.
• Definitions, key points, tips and glossaries. Helps the end user interpret cryptic shortcuts, abbreviations and nomenclature used by physicians.
• Coding scenarios for CPT®, I-9, HCPCS, DRG and more.