CPT 2009 Professional Edition (Current Procedural Terminology, Professional Ed. by AMA

Your trusted source for official CPT® coding guidelines from CPT® Editorial Panel Experts. Hundreds of code text and guideline changes are included as well as: -AMA exclusive! Crosswalk table - summarizes the deleted 2008 codes and directs the user to the appropriate 2009 procedure/service code -Color-coded symbols, thumb-notch tabs, legends, dictionary-style headers and detailed color illustrations -E/M decision-tree process flowchart - guides the user in determining whether to report the E/M services provided as a new or established patient encounter -Updated CPT® Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPT® Changes book citations - provide guidance and practical advice on how to best apply CPT codes -Comprehensive appendixes - list vascular families, genetic testing code modifiers and more -Clinical examples for E/M services codes - help you learn how to use and report services -Summary of additions, deletions and revisions - provides a quick reference without having to refer to previous editions -Place of service codes with facility name and description