Hundreds of code text and guideline changes are included as well as:

• AMA exclusive and new! "Appeal That Claim" CD-ROM--implementing an efficient claims auditing process to ensure accurate payments are received for physician services. This CD-ROM is an electronic PDF guide that will eliminate the administrative and financial burden of underpaid and denied claims
• AMA exclusive! Crosswalk table--summarizes the deleted 2008 codes and directs the user to the appropriate 2009 procedure/service code
• Color-coded symbols, thumb-notch tabs, legends, dictionary-style headers and detailed color illustrations
• E/M decision-tree process flowchart--guides the user in determining whether to report the E/M services provided as a new or established patient encounter
• Updated CPT® Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPT® Changes book citations--provide guidance and practical advice on how to best apply CPT codes
• Comprehensive appendixes--list vascular families, genetic testing code modifiers and more
• Clinical examples for E/M services codes--help you learn how to use and report services
• Summary of additions, deletions and revisions--provides a quick reference without having to refer to previous editions