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More than 1,100 pages packed with information designed to reduce time, help you code more efficiently, improve reimbursements and decrease audit liability. Includes a glossary of coding terminology, 8,000 medical abbreviations and four major reference sections. CPT(r) and HCPCS coding covers diagnosis coding basics and coding/billing issues. ICD-9-CM coding covers diagnosis coding basics, special Medicare requirements for diagnosis coding, coding/billing issues and more. Coverage and compliance lists more than 4,000 CPT(r) 2007 procedure codes with simple descriptions, follow-up periods and billing indicators.