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Do You Have Up-to-Date Coding Books?

When billing for services performed by a physician, several coding resources are used. Each practice may use a variety of billing publications and resources; however, the basic billing tools include the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).

In order to bill appropriately for services and assign correct diagnosis codes, it is imperative to have the most up-to-date coding materials. Physicians should purchase updated coding publications every year to ensure that their billing and coding systems are accurate. Here is a brief . . . [Click for More]