A comprehensive, illustrated guide to coding and reimbursement. Simplify the coding process with this one-stop resource developed exclusively for those who code for orthopaedics. The Coding Companion for Orthopaedics: Hips & Below includes 2012 CPT and ICD-9-CM code sets specific to your specialty in a quick-find, single-page format that includes the official description and a detailed illustration for each code. Each page also features other relevant information to help your staff find the correct codes, including lay descriptions, coding tips, terminology, cross coding, and national Medicare relative value units.