Procedure Coding Handbook for Psychiatrists
The Procedure Coding Handbook for Psychiatrists is much more than its name suggests. The authors have been involved in this work at the highest levels and their intimate knowledge is reflected in their in-depth analysis and direction. This book provides the background to understand where our current coding system comes from and gives clear direction to accurately code for the work done to most efficiently maintain this business aspect of a psychiatric practice. --Ronald M. Burd, M.D., current Chair of the APA committee on RBRVS, Coding and Reimbursement, past Speaker of the Assembly and psychiatrist with a clinical practice with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.This book answers questions that I've wondered about for years. It's especially good at dissecting complicated issues into pieces I could easily understand. The question and answer sections are very valuable. Any psychiatrist who deals directly with Medicare and with the private insurance companies should find it to be a very useful asset. --Bruce Hershfield, MD, APA Assembly Speaker, 2010-11Since the mid-1990s, the most valuable resource for clinicians wanting to achieve insurance access to treatment for their patients has been the Procedure Coding Handbook for Psychiatrists. This Fourth Edition includes the many recent developments that we all need to know to make our documentation and claim submissions consistent with federal and state regulations. Beautifully done. --Roger Peele, M.D., DLFAPA, Chief Psychiatrist, Department of Health and Human Service, Montgomery County, Maryland.