American Academy of Pediatrics Coding for Pediatrics 2025: A Manual for Pediatric Documentation and Payment

This updated 30th edition of Coding for Pediatrics includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes—complete with expert guidance for their application. The book’s recently updated vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls throughout, provide added guidance needed to ensure accuracy and payment. Key updates CTP 2025 code updates This edition introduces a range of new codes and guidelines, including: New chapter discussing telemedicine code changes Immunization coding updates Addition of codes for reporting contraception services Update to coding for skin substitute grafts Coding for Pediatrics 2025 is divided into the following parts: Part 1: Coding Basics and Business Essentials includes information on code sets, compliance, and business topics such as billing and payment methodologies. Part 2: Primarily for the Office and Other Outpatient Settings includes information on coding and billing of services such as office visits, outpatient consultations, and preventive services. Part 3: Primarily for Hospital Settings includes information on coding for inpatient and observation services, including newborn care and surgical procedures. Part 4: Digital Medicine Services includes discussion of the evolving codes for reporting telemedicine services and remote monitoring and interpretation of patient data. Appendices include A table of pediatric vaccine product codes Test Your Knowledge! answer key Supplemental material is provided online, accessible with an access code, including a general documentation checklist, tracking worksheets for chronic care management, and care plan oversight services. A continuing education quiz to earn 4.0 continuing education units from the American Academy of Professional Coders is also available online.