Understanding Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding Systems: 2023 Edition

This practical resource provides detailed information on the most recent procedural coding to prepare your students for success on the job. Depending on your course needs and personal preferences, you can use this versatile text on its own, or as an ideal companion to Bowie's UNDERSTANDING ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS: A WORKTEXT. This edition can also complement the content found in any CPT® or HCPCS Level II manual.

An ideal resource for courses and careers in a variety of professional disciplines, this comprehensive text includes detailed information on the CPT® procedural coding system. The 2023 Edition can prepare students for successful careers in health information management or health information technology, including positions as a medical office assistant, coding and reimbursement specialist, health insurance specialist or other specialized role.

Numerous, proven learning features in each chapter help to enhance readings, capture students' interest and guide their study for effective comprehension. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, timely coding examples, notes, tables, Internet links, summaries, exercises and coding assignments integrate seamlessly to keep students focused and engaged throughout your course.

Unmatched accuracy makes this text a trusted, timely resource. The author has painstakingly updated content to reflect CPT®-4 codes, align to 2023 industry standards and make this comprehensive learning solution a reliable resource for both novices and professionals in medical coding.

The text is updated each year to thoroughly explain the most recent guidelines and any relevant changes for new evaluation and management coding. The current edition reflects guidelines effective January 2023, including the 2023 CPT® and HCPCS procedural coding, as well as the other precise guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare and the American Medical Association (AMA).

For the 2023 Edition, the author has added numerous new, focused coding assignments, expanding on the text's wealth of helpful practice opportunities. Exercises are accompanied by clear explanations and detailed information on relevant coding to equip your students for career success.