
- 153 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Coding Hotline has been a trusted resource for pediatricians and others with coding conundrums. Pediatric Coding Q&A: Expert Advice From the AAP Coding Hotline is a compilation of the hotline's "greatest hits, " featuring guidance from our coding experts on everything from coding for specific clinical conditions to applying both common and evolving coding concepts. Organized by clinical and coding topics, pediatricians, office managers, and coders will benefit from AAP Coding Hotline expertise and experience. Examples of topics include
- Asthma
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Behavioral health
- Billing and claims completion
- Breastfeeding and lactation counseling
- Foreign body removal
- Newborn care (hospital or office)
Readers will also find tips for effective billing practices, appropriate documentation, capturing all reportable services, and modifier use. Bonus content includes resources to learn more about specific conditions and coding concepts, as well as a series of coding fact sheets.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Front Matter
- Administrative Examinations (Including Sports Physicals) and Forms
- After-hours, Emergency, Weekend, or Holiday Services
- Allergy and Immunologic Services
- Asthma
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Pediatrics
- Behavioral Health
- Billing and Claims Completion
- Breastfeeding and Lactation Counseling
- Burns
- Cardiac Conditions
- Cerumen Removal
- Circumcision
- Clinical Staff/Nurse Services
- Concussion
- Congenital Conditions
- Contraception
- Depression
- Eating Disorders and Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Fever
- Foreign Bodies
- Fractures
- Genitourinary Services
- Hearing and Vision
- Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice
- Immunization Administration
- Integumentary
- Interpretation and Translation Services
- Laboratory Services
- Maternal Depression Screening
- Newborn Attendance at Delivery
- Newborn Care, Critical or Intensive
- Newborn Care, Hospital
- Newborn Care, Office or Outpatient
- Obesity
- Oral Health
- Preventive Services
- Respiratory Conditions
- Social Determinants of Health
- Appendixes
- Index