Am. College of Ob. & Gyn.

Essential guide to coding in obstetrics and gynecology, 4th ed.

This publication from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its Committee on Coding and Nomenclature compiles coding resources, including excerpts from its coding workshops, for fellows or staff new to coding or reviewing general principles. It includes information on the conventions and principles of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and Medicare rules, with a focus on issues faced by obstetrician-gynecologists. It discusses the purpose of coding, how systems were developed, the relationship to reimbursement, and why physicians should be involved in the process; the CPT book, its symbols and formatting system, and principles for selecting codes; evaluation and management codes and categories; the global surgical package; the use of modifiers; coding for preventive medicine, obstetric services, ultrasound, infusions, injections, immunizations, and vaccinations; and dealing with third-party payers. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)