2020 Learn to Code: Complete Guide to the Essentials

This essential training and reference manual explains key components integral to ophthalmic coding and documentation. It helps ophthalmologists, administrators, coding staff and technicians establish and maintain a solid foundation and avoid costly errors that can lead to penalties. For those new to ophthalmic coding, this book is a must-have training resource. It covers all elements of coding from CPT® to modifiers, testing services and surgical procedures. For more experienced coders and billers, it can help transform ineffective coding habits into efficient ones that allow each exam, test and procedure to get properly reimbursed each and every time. Its also an excellent study guide for the Ophthalmic Coding Specialist™ Exam and taking your career to the next level. Information covered includes:: Introduction to ophthalmic coding CPT® and ICD-10-CM coding Evaluation and Management and Eye visit code documentation Chart documentation Modifiers Major and minor surgical procedures Testing services Coding Compliance Telemedicine requirements for billing Academy expert answers to frequently asked questions