Publisher's Synopsis
<em>Coding for Pediatrics</em> is a publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Coding and Nomenclature. Written by experienced coders, it is extensively reviewed by the Committee’s Editorial Advisory Board, as well as by experts from other relevant committees and sections throughout the AAP. <em>Coding for Pediatrics</em> is part of a complete suite of coding products offered by the AAP. Currently in its 18th edition, the manual is published annually. Major updates include new pediatric <em>CPT</em> and <em>ICD</em> codes, geographic practice cost indices (GPCIs), and resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS). The manual also includes an extensive number of coding vignettes and examples, which are updated from year to year.<br><br> Coding for Pediatrics 2013 contents include <ul> <li>New and Revised <em>CPT®</em> and <em>ICD-9-CM</em> Codes for 2013</li> <li>Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding Guidelines</li> <li>Coding for Evaluation and Management Services in the Office, Outpatient, Home, or Nursing Facility Setting</li> <li>Noncritical Hospital Care</li> <li>Prenatal Counseling and Care of the Neonate and Critically Ill Infant/Child</li> <li>Emergency Department Services</li> <li>Common Procedures and Non-E/M Medical Services</li> <li>Modifiers and Coding Edits</li> <li>Diagnosis Coding</li> <li>Resource-Based Relative Value Scale</li> <li>Category II CPT Codes—Pay for Performance Measures and Category III CPT Codes—Emerging Technologies</li> <li>Fraud and Abuse: Compliance for the Pediatric Practice</li> <li>The Business of Medicine: From Clean Claims to Correct Payment and Emerging Payment Methodologies</li> </ul>
