Every second counts in your coding world. That’s why we lay out all the details you need to code accurately — and quickly — in the Coders' Specialty Guide 2024: Dermatology & Plastics.
With this reliable, go-to resource, you can conveniently find all the essential information about a code — ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, anatomical and procedural illustrations, and revenue-boosting coding and billing guidance. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes.
Denial-proof your claims with fingertip-access to the essentials with these features:
- Dermatology and plastics CPT® codes, including 2024 new and revised codes
- Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes
- Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure
- Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes
- Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs
- Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes
- Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators
- NCCI edits to check bundling problems
Save time and boost your revenue with coding advantages like:
- ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to pin down medical necessity and secure maximum reimbursement
- Complete code index with associated page numbers for quick and easy searches
- Dictionary-style headers for quick navigation
- Detailed anatomical illustrations
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Refunds will not be issued for AAPC Membership, exams, webinars, or On Demand events.:
Due to immediate electronic access, refunds or extension will not be issued for Online Practice Exams and Online Area of Study
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Reseller/Wholesaler Policy
Shipments must be securely packaged and in resalable condition through a carrier providing tracking information. AAPC will review and confirm returned products upon return. Credit to the account, minus applicable fees, will be posted once the audit is complete.
Upon receipt of your organization’s return requests, AAPC has the right to authorize and accept returns the following month, due to allocations of warehouse personnel to adequately process returns.
A $5 restocking fee will be applied to each item returned.
Annual books: Return of AAPC products will be accepted for full credit until September 30 of that version's year. Resellers/bookstores must complete returns within 90 days of purchase. Returns of AMA’s CPT® codebooks will be accepted for full credit until June 30 of that versions year.
