The all-in-one pediatric coding and billing problem-solver—newly revised and enhanced! Item MA0437 ISBN 978-1-58110-292-5 $79.95 Does not ship until the end of October 2008 Ensure accurate billing and prompt payment with the 2009 edition of this indispensable practice tool. The 14th edition provides fast and easy access to all new and updated Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) and International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes. Updates to include best practice principles of coding for 2009.

Turn here for pediatric-specific, AAP-endorsed, peer-reviewed coding solutions; convenient access to all new and updated CPT and ICD-9-CM pediatric codes; and much more.

2009 updates and enhancements help simplify documentation and expedite payment:

• All-new chapter presenting 2009 CPT and ICD-9-CM codes
• Requirements for reporting the new expanded age pediatric critical care codes for 2009—with new clinical vignettes
• Exclusive details on major changes for reporting neonatal care and renumbering of E/M codes including
  • Normal newborn care
  • Delivery room management/resuscitation
  • Neonatal and pediatric intensive care
  • Inpatient neonatal and pediatric critical care
  • Pediatric critical care transport
  • New codes for reporting initial and subsequent inpatient pediatric critical care for E/M of the critically ill infant 2 to 5 years of age
  • New section: How to Conduct Documentation and Coding Reviews in Your Practice
  • Self-study guide at end of each chapter to evaluate your coding knowledge and skills
  • Updated Coding Toolkit—with sample documentation forms and appeal letters, claim forms, denial/payment logs, and more

Contents include:

• An Introduction to CPT and HCPCS Best Practice Principles of Coding for 2009
• New CPT and ICD-9-CM Codes for 2009
• Documentation and Coding Evaluation and Management Services\
• Care of the Neonate and Critically Ill Child
• Emergency Department Services
• Common Procedures and Non-E/M Medical Services
• Modifiers and Coding Edits
• Diagnosis Coding
• Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
• Category II CPT Codes—Pay for Performance Measures and Category III CPT Codes—Emerging Technologies
• Compliance for the Pediatric Practice
• Business of Medicine: From Clean Claims to Correct Payment
• Test Your Coding Skills Answers
• Coding Resources

Quick and simple continuing education:

Coding for Pediatrics has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 5.0 continuing education units.