CPT 2008 Professional Edition (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Professional) [first edition]

Straight from the AMA, the only CPTr codebook with CPT coding guidelines. Covers hundreds of code, guideline and text changes including extensive changes to the Category II code and Musculoskeletal sections. Organized by CPT code section, also included are revisions to Pathology and Laboratory, Radiology for contrast imaging and Integumentary and Respiratory System sections. This invaluable coding resource also includes: * Exclusive and New E/M Pocket Reference Guide for selecting the appropriate level of E/M service, which expands on last years popular accordion style E/M Express Reference Tables. Now features guidelines and examples of practical code applications. * Cross-walk table that summarizes the deleted codes and directs the user to the appropriate procedure/service codes * Exclusive Comprehensive appendix crosswalk of deleted codes to new codes * 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 CPTr Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPTr Changes book citations * Clinical examples for E/M services codes - learn how to use and report services * Summary of additions, deletions and revisions - provides a quick reference making 2008 code and text changes are apparent without having to refer to previous editions * Color-coded symbols, thumb-notch tabs, legends and dictionary-style headers * Place of service codes with facility name and description - Learn which codes to use on a professional claims to specify the entity where service(s) are rendered