American College of Cardiology

The 2004 edition of the ACC's coding guide will help you and your staff report cardiovascular services and procedures more efficiently, as well as answer those difficult coding questions. Clear explanations for appropriate, accurate coding, and compliance information found within this companion coding manual will ensure that your coding operations will be efficient and comply with Medicare carrier regulations.

CPT 2004 features:

• All cardiovascular coding changes for 2004, including new codes for atrial and ventricular septal defect, biventricular pacing and repositioning of previously implanted pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator electrodes. CPT descriptor changes have occurred for pre and post symptom event recorders to add "24-hour attended monitoring. G codes have been added for renal angiography performed in conjunction with cardiac catheterization and for home prothrombin time testing.
• Information on ICD-9 coding
• Explanations of evaluation and management code documentation guidelines
• Updated editor's notes and a guide to understanding third-party reimbursement, medical carriers, and legislative/socioeconomic issues
• ACC Consensus Document on Ethical Coding and Billing Practices
• Federal fraud and abuse control tools

Prepared by cardiovascular specialists for cardiovascular specialists, and indispensable for billing supervisors, office managers, and insurance staff.

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