• 1 Bariatric Surgery Code Overhaul: The Laparoscopic Banding Code You've Waited for is Here

• 2 Medicare Slashes Conversion Factor 4.4 Percent for 2006

• 3 Now's the Time to Update Your Consult Coding

• 4 4 Rules Help You Take the Mess Out Of Mesh

• 5 Rest Home Coding Is Easier Than You Think

• 6 Coming Next Month: More CPT 2006 Information

• 7 READER QUESTIONS: Removal Includes Biopsy

• 8 READER QUESTIONS: Redo Nissen Calls for New Nissen Code

• 9 READER QUESTIONS: Stick With 99218-99220 for 8 Hours or Fewer

• 10 READER QUESTIONS: Separate Documentation Important for Modifier 62

• 11 You Be the Coder: Is Control of Bleeding Bundled?