• 1 CPT 2009 Update: Celebrate the Addition of 6 New Lap Hernia Repair Codes

• 2 CPT 2009 Update: Prepare to Get Specific With Prolonged Services Coding

• 3 News You Can Use: Medicare Lowers Conversion Factor to $36.0666 for 2009

• 4 Capitalize on Assigned Payment Values For New Repair Codes

• 5 3 Questions Determine Which New Code to Use

• 6 Reader Questions: Support Appendectomy With Medical Necessity

• 7 Reader Questions: E/M Is Your Best Bet for Suture Removal

• 8 Reader Questions: Capture Supporting Information With E Codes

• 9 You Be the Coder: What Warrants a Level-Four Consultation?