American Academy of Pediatrics Coding for Pediatrics 2016: A Manual of Pediatric Documentation and Payment

Published annually and currently in its 21th edition, Coding for Pediatrics is the signature publication in a comprehensive suite of coding products offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This AAP exclusive complements standard coding manuals with pediatric-specific documentation and billing solutions for pediatricians, nurse practitioners, administration staff, and pediatric coders. This year's edition has been fully updated and revised to include all changes to the 2016 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)), complete with accompanying guidelines for their application. The numerous clinical vignettes and examples featured in the book, as well as the many coding pearls included throughout, have also been fully revised and revisited.Coding for Pediatrics, 2016 continues to provide guidance on ICD-10-CM transition including coding tips highlighting key conventions and documentation elements to support specific and accurate ICD-10-CM code selection. Other updates for this edition include Detailed information on new and revised CPT(R) codes for 2016 includingProlonged clinical staff timeRemoval of impacted cerumen with irrigation or lavageRevision of photo-screening servicesNew chapter on enhanced quality and pay for performanceExpanded coding resources including articles for the AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter, coding fact sheets, sample appeal letter, denial tracking tool, and moreAll clinical vignettes presented with corresponding ICD-10-CM codes. Some included with valuable quality measure.Online access to many additional practice resourcesTable of ContentsNew and Revised CPT(R) Codes for 2016Diagnosis Coding: ICD-10-CMModifiers and Coding EditsEvaluation and Management Documentation (E/M) and Coding Guidelines: Incident-To, PATH Guidelines, and Scope of Practice LawsPreventive ServicesEvaluation and Management Services in the Office, Outpatient, Home, or Nursing Facility SettingPerinatal Counseling and Care of the NeonateNoncritical Hospital Evaluation and Management ServicesEmergency Department ServicesCritical Care and Intensive CareEvolving Evaluation and Management for Nonphysician ServicesCommon Procedures and Non-E/M Medical ServicesCoding for Quality and Performance Measures\Preventing Fraud and Abuse: Compliance, Audits, and PaybacksThe Business of Medicine: From Clean Claims to Correct Payment and Emerging Payment Methodologies