This new edition is a comprehensive training and educational textbook that provides an in-depth review of the entire CPTcodebook.. Principles explains the use of the codes and the application of the guidelines in an easy-to-read style, making it broad enough to educate the beginning coder, while still serving as a useful tool for those with more experience. An extensive review, more than 40 pages, of all CPT modifiers, complete with examples of appropriate modifier usage More than 200 end-of-chapter exercises test the readers understanding of the material An extensive review of all CPT modifiers, complete with examples of appropriate modifier usage A detailed discussion of the CPT surgical package concept Instructions on how to code from an operative report Test your knowledge and earn CEUs by completing the Online quizzes based on textbook material