CPT Handbook for Psychiatrists
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmidt, Chester W., PUBLISHER: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., Developed in cooperation with the American Psychiatric Association's Work Group on Codes and Reimbursements, the "CPT Handbook for Psychiatrists" was designed to help the psychiatric practitioner become an expert in all aspects of procedural coding. Used as a companion to the "Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology" manual, it is a powerful tool that eliminates coding errors that lead to audits, minimizes the risk of being charged with fraudulent billing, and reduces delays in reimbursements. Chester W. Schmidt, Jr., M.D., has compiled this one-stop resource for practicing psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, billing and office managers, and others who seek to understand the complex world of coding. This easy-to-use reference explains in nontechnical language everything practicing psychiatrists need to know about coding, including Answers to psychiatric practitioners' frequently asked questions about coding issues A review of 24 new psychotherapy codes and coverage of the evaluation and management codes that psychiatric professionals frequently use An explanation of the new documentation guidelines and the single system exam Tips on how to manage relationships with third-party payers for quick and painless reimbursement Background on CPT codes, an explanation of how to use the CPT manual effectively, and the procedure for submitting new codes Special requirements and documentation required for complying with the Medicare Physician Reimbursement System. With CPT codes changing often, this handbook is invaluable for ensuring that practitioners stay compliant with the new coding and documentation requirements. Every psychiatric professional should keep this resourcehandy for navigation through the maze of CPT coding.