Publisher's Synopsis
A clear understanding is critical to full reimbursement The coding and billing rules for CRM procedures continue to baffle providers across the country, as technology evolves and the CMS issues new directives. Consequently, many hospitals and practices leave precious dollars on the table, while others may be over coding and exposing themselves to regulatory action. Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Coder book is proving to be a valuable tool for coders, billing departments, technical staff and others, as they navigate through the complexities. Highlights: * Easy-to-understand explanations of the technology and rules pertaining to CRM coding, coverage and reimbursement for inpatients and outpatients * Fundamentals of coding and reimbursement for diagnostic electrophysiology and ablation procedures, spanning professional, inpatient and outpatient components * Step-by-step guidance through coding for CRM therapies * Current CPT codes for the analysis of pacemakers, automatic implantable cardiac defibrillators (AICDs) and physiological monitoring devices * Updated 2013 payment policies and payment tables * Codes for the implantation, replacement and revision of pacemakers and AICDs * Explains the changes to codes and coding guidelines in 2013 * Additional case examples to reinforce proper application of 2013 code changes CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association
