2021 OB/GYN Coding Manual: Components of Correct Procedural Coding (ePub)

The 2021 OB/GYN Coding Manual: Components of Correct Procedural Coding is now available. Coding errors can delay payment, lead to increased denials, and even federal penalties. Ensure that your practice is coding accurately and getting reimbursed efficiently-purchase this essential resource today!ACOG's OB/GYN Coding Manual is the primary billing and coding resource for obstetricians, gynecologists, and their staff. The 2021 expanded edition incorporates instruction from our Procedural Coding for Obstetricians and Gynecologists booklet and includes new sections on Evaluation and Management, Telehealth, and COVID-19.The coding material, which is organized by systems, offers 2021 updates that can be used for billing, preauthorization requirements, appeals, and more. The Appendices include printable tables for the quick reference of the coding guidelines in this manual.The manual follows established CPT guidelines and includes Medicare guideline information for accurately reporting medical procedures. It represents the expert opinions of ACOG staff and members of the ACOG Committee on Health Economics and Coding (CHEC) about the specific services included (or not included) in each ob-gyn procedure code listed.Text and guidance are based on the following:The CPT code vignettes and relative value units (RVUs)Definitions of the global surgical packageBundling rules for global surgical packagesExceptions to the global package bundling rulesCPT's global obstetric packageOrder the 2021 OB/GYN Coding Manual today.