July 18, 2011
AMA PRESENTS NEW WEB-BASED MEDICAL BILLING CODE REFERENCES
CHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced a comprehensive set of new web-based solutions for coding and billing medical services that are available for the first time through a newly created interactive website. AMA Coding Online provides electronic access to authoritative coding and compliance resources, as well as updates to the latest coding, billing and compliance changes.
“The all-new online products are based on best-selling AMA coding resources that have been trusted and relied on for more than a decade,” said Robert Musacchio, Ph.D, Senior Vice President of AMA Business Products and Services. “Regular electronic updates through AMA Coding Online ensure these web-based products stay current with the latest information that users need for accurate medical coding.”
Highlights of the new coding references available on AMA Coding Online include:
CodeManager® Online: Standard, Professional and Elite versions include the CPT® Professional Edition, ICD-9-CM Volumes 1, 2 and 3, HCPCS Level II, Medicare rules, code reports and more. Additional features include date-of-service searching, local coverage determinations and two years of historical data. Seamless interaction with the other products in AMA Coding Online helps to make this product a smart coding investment. A 14-day free trial and free webinar are two ways to experience this premier coding and reference tool.
CPT® Assistant Online is an essential coding newsletter that is considered the authoritative voice of CPT and a direct link to AMA experts. Monthly updates and access to archived issues since 1990 can help answer daily coding questions, stay on top of changes and trends, train staff and validate coding to external sources.
Clinical Examples in Radiology Online is co-published by the AMA and the American College of Radiology. This quarterly updated newsletter helps improve the practical application of CPT radiology codes. This online format is also the only method of researching past issues since the newsletter.
RBRVS DataManager Online accurately calculates Medicare fee schedules and provides insight into the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale. Updated quarterly, or more frequently when necessary, this powerful program provides access to proprietary information related to the assignment of relative value units, a rationale for each code valuation, 10 years of Medicare utilization data for each CPT code, AMA RUC rationale, top-five related ICD-9-CM to CPT codes and more.
CPT® Changes Online is a quick link to current and historical CPT code and guideline changes since 2000. Updated annually, this invaluable reference searches by keyword, phrase, CPT code number, edition and CPT codebook table of contents. Detailed rationales for code changes, clinical examples, procedural descriptions, illustrations, and at-a-glance tabular review of code, text and guideline changes are just a few of the features available through this online product.
The products sold through AMA Coding Online range from $185 to $800 for a one-user, one-year subscription. As always, AMA members save 25 percent off the regular price for these products. Multi-year and multi-user discounts are also available. For additional information, please contact the AMA Unified Service Center at (800) 621-8335.
Members of the press seeking additional information may contact:
AMA Media Relations
(312) 464-4430
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February 9, 2011
New AMA Survey Invites Physicians to Weigh in on Burdensome Regulations
Submitted by AMA - Read article here.
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January 20, 2011
Psychiatrists Oppose Attempt to Repeal Health Care Laws
Submitted by APA - Read article here.
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September 21, 2010
AMA Offers New Online Tool For Physician Practices
AMA PATH helps physicians create a fee schedule and prepares practices for billing audits.
Submitted by the AMA - Read article here.
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June 3, 2010
Interactive Online Resource Center Helps Families Make Healthy Transitions into College Life
Submitted by the APA - Read article here.
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May 15, 2009
Congressman Danny K. Davis holds Town Hall meetings on Healthcare Reform
Chicago, Illinois – Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7) held the first of several Town Hall meetings to discuss reforming our nation’s healthcare system with his constituents. The meeting was held on May 11, 2009 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on campus of Feinberg School of Medicine. Congressman Davis is in unique position to provide leadership on health care reform. His district includes 4 medical schools and 21 hospitals as well as the American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, Chicago Medical Society, and Illinois Psychiatric Society and numerous other healthcare associations. more
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October 8, 2008
Congress passes Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
Chicago, Illinois - The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS), a state association of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), congratulates Congress for passing and the President for signing legislation that will provide equal access to millions of Americans who seek treatment for mental illness. IPS applauds Senators Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and Representatives Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) and Jim Ramstad (R-Minn.), as well as Senate and House leadership key committee chairmen for their tireless work on this momentous legislation. IPS would also like to thank Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Danny K. Davis for their strong support of this legislation. more ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
May 19, 2008
Senate Committee Approves Addition of Eating Disorders to List of Mental Illnesses Covered by Illinois Parity Bill
Chicago, Illinois - The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS), a state association of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), applauds Rep. Fred Crespo and Senator John Cullerton for the recent passage of the Eating Disorder Parity bill, HB 1432, from the Senate Insurance Committee by a vote of 9-0. The Illinois Psychiatric Society would like to thank all of the members of the Committee as well for their recognition of the importance of this bill. HB 1432 will ensure parity for all mental illnesses by adding eating disorders to the list of disorders that must be covered by insurers. Eating disorders are serious illnesses and affect several million people at any given time. “These illnesses, particularly anorexia nervosa, are killers,” said Dr. Sheldon Miller, president of the Illinois Psychiatric Society. “This is not something we can take very lightly. There’s a very high death rate, and there’s a high probability of failure to treat, resulting in some very bad things happening to people.” more
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March 14, 2008
Second Chance Act Improves Mental Health Services for Prisoners
Chicago, Illinois - The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS), a state association of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), applauds recent Congressional efforts led by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., to improve treatment for the large number of people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders who are currently incarcerated in U.S. jails and prisons. more
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February 15, 2008
Illinois Psychiatric Society Offers Condolences to Family and Friends of Shooting Victims
Chicago, Illinois - The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS), a state association of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), expresses its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and peers of the victims of the shocking university shooting tragedy at Northern Illinois University.
This type of trauma can have tremendous psychological impact on those affected. Individuals may have various stress reactions that present psychological, as well as physical symptoms. The causes behind such incidents are often complex, and there are usually no simple answers. more
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