This specially annotated version of CPT 2005 should be used as an "outpatient" reporting reference by all providers participating in the Medicare program and required to follow the policies under Medicare's Outpatient Prospective Payment ...
CPT OUTPATIENT SERVICES 2006
Reference by all providers participating in the Medicare program and required to follow the policies under Medicare's Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). This concise coding reference uses a systematic format to introduce readers to the CMS reporting changes occurring in the medical practice, changes in technology, addition of new services, new cost data, and other relevant information and issues. In addition, this book highlights important instruction for reporting each CPT code under Medicare's OPPS. Inside you'll find:
CPT Outpatient Services should be used as an "outpatient" reporting reference by all providers participating in the Medicare program and required to follow the policies under Medicare's Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Expanded introduction offers a brief historical overview of OPPS and important instruction for reporting each CPT code under Medicare's OPPS.
Separate appendix features the 2006 APC groupings of clinically relevant procedures/services. 2006 APC Status Indicator Table reflects which CMS APC has been assigned to a particular procedure/service.
Ambulatory Payment Classifications Groups. Up-to-date listing of CPT and HCPCS Level II codes in each APC group.
Bilateral procedure modifier use/nonuse symbols.
Special symbol for inpatient-only CPT procedure codes.
Expanded CPT Assistant newsletter and CPT Changes book citations pertaining to outpatient procedures/services.
CMS Website References provide further details for OPPS rulemaking, CMS program memoranda, and other instruction.