HCPCS Level II 2017 Professional

Description

Accurately report supplies and services for physician, hospital outpatient,
and ASC settings with the Optum360 HCPCS Level II Expert. Use this
comprehensive reference for the HCPCS code set that focuses on management of
reimbursement. This user-friendly book will guide any coder confidently
through current modifiers, code changes, additions and deletions with
information as dictated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS). The 2017 version includes a new color palate and intuitive icons
location providing a streamlined and efficient layout.Key Features and
BenefitsExclusive to the Expert edition:Optum360 Edge Access to Medically
Unlikely Edits (MUE). Improve accuracy of claims by ensuring compliance with
the CMS program through easy access to codes and their associated MUE
units.Optum360 Edge Special appendixes. Get additional information with
appendixes for the listing of PQRS codes and a deleted codes crosswalk. Most
complete HCPCS code set available. Find information on codes from sources that
generates HCPCS codes, including CMS, OPPS addendum B, and the Medicare fee
schedule. Table of Drugs. Locate both generic and brand-name drugs and their
corresponding codes based on the amount and route of administration. Glossary
of terms. Increase your understanding of HCPCS codes to improve coding
accuracy. Medicare Average Payment Table This Medicare table is included as a
baseline for payment ratesProfessional and all editions include the
traditional hallmark features: PQRS icons. Recognize potential for Medicare
quality reporting bonus payments with icons denoting which HCPCS codes fall
under the Physician Quality Reporting System. Comprehensive code updates.
Access OPPS files for HCPCS Level II, as well as deleted codes. APC status
indicators and ASC designation symbols. Determine which codes are payable
under OPPS, which codes enable billing using ASC groupings and how to
accurately use each to help ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.
DMEPOS icon. Distinguish codes paid under the DMEPOS fee schedule to improve
efficiency when coding for supplies that should be submitted under the system
to durable medical payers. In-depth illustrations. Enhance your coding process
and accuracy for supplies and services with detailed visual references. AHA
Coding Clinic for HCPCS references. Receive added support with articles on
difficult-to-code HCPCS Level II codes or sections. Color-coded bars and
icons. Spot important information to help reduce inaccurate and denied claims
with informative flags signaling Pub. 100 references, age and gender edits,
quantity alerts, new/deleted/revised code changes and government coverage and
rules for each code. User-friendly appendixes. Navigate additional information
easily with structured references and excerpts, including a comprehensive drug
table, Pub. 100 references, acronyms/abbreviations, and modifiers. Exclusive
to the Updateable edition (includes all the features of the Expert): Optum360
Edge. Quarterly updates with code changes tracked throughout the year. Read
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Optum360º; 2017th edition (December 15, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1622542045
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 48
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #2,893,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #136 in Medical History & Records (Books) #468 in Medical Assistant Health Service
• #136 in Medical History & Records (Books)
• #468 in Medical Assistant Health Service