Learn about the current applications and future potential of AI in healthcare, covering all major medical specialties. Understand the advantages and potential challenges that come with AI in healthcare. Explore the ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in the medical field. Get a simplified explanation of machine learning and data science, and how they contribute to healthcare advancements.

About Author- Dr. Parag Mahajan is a radiologist, teacher, researcher, author, clinical informatician expert and serial entrepreneur.

Betsy J. Shiland is the author of two popular medical terminology books and a statistics textbook for students in health information management. She holds several professional certifications, including CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), and is also an EMT, cancer registrar, and health data administrator. Betsy taught at Central College in Philadelphia for more than 20 years.

This Optum ICD, Billing and Compliance collection is designed to provide all the necessary tools for accurate inpatient procedure coding, billing ensuring that users stay compliant and efficient in reporting. It’s a reliable resource for anyone involved in the coding and reimbursement process.

Complete List of Code Changes:

• New, revised, and deleted codes for CY2025 are provided. Includes a conversion table and specialty-specific changes.

QPP Symbol:

• Symbol identifies diagnosis codes associated with Quality Payment Program (QPP) measures under MACRA.

Chapter 22 - U-Codes and COVID-19:

• Features U-codes and COVID-19-related codes.

Improved Icon Placement:

• Enhanced layout for easier navigation.

New & Updated Definitions:

• Updated definitions in the tabular section to help assign codes with more confidence.
• Illustrations and definitions highlight key disease or injury components.

Intuitive Features:

• Includes color illustrations and visual alerts.
• Color-coding and symbols for:
• Coding notes/instructions
• Additional character requirements
• CMS hierarchical condition categories (HCC)
• Medicare Code Edits (MCEs)
• Manifestation codes
• Other specified/unspecified codes

Placeholder X Icon:

• Alerts coders to the use of the "placeholder X" for codes requiring a seventh-character extension (for three-, four-, and five-character codes).

Coding Guideline Explanations & Examples:

• Detailed guidelines and examples at the beginning of each chapter in the tabular section.

Muscle/Tendon Translation Table:

• Helps determine muscle/tendon action (flexor, extensor, etc.) for conditions and injuries affecting muscles and tendons.

Index to Diseases and Injuries:

• Quick search guide for disease and injury codes in the 22 chapters of the Tabular List.

A quick-reference tool for students and professionals in any medically related field, including pre-med, nursing,

• EMT, imaging, pharmacology, medical coding, and more.
• 6 pages, laminated for durability, and designed for easy access and longevity.
• Alphabetically organized with color-separated tables, making it easy to locate terms.
• Foundation of Medical Words
• Human Body Anatomy
• Terminology Sets
• Directional Terms
• Numerical Values Info
• Surgical Procedures Info
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Pathogens
• Five Senses info
• Synonyms on Medical Terms

The healthcare industry is the largest and fastest-growing employment sector in the U.S., making medical billing and coding specialists essential. Also known as medical records and health information technicians, these experts ensure accurate and efficient administration of patient billing and insurance data.

• CPT® 2025 Professional Edition is the AMA-authorized resource
• Helps health care professionals with accurate reporting and facilitates efficient claims processing for payers.
• Only the AMA, in collaboration with physicians and health care experts, creates and maintains the CPT® code set.
• 29 new illustrations to promote diversity,
• Includes cross-referenced information to AMA resources like CPT® Assistant and Clinical Examples in Radiology to deepen understanding.
• Quickly locate codes related to procedures, services, conditions, and more.
• Visual aids to improve coding accuracy and understanding of anatomy and procedures.
• Includes information on:
• Modifiers
• Add-on codes
• Vascular families
• Re-sequenced codes, MAAAs, and PLA services
• Digital medicine services taxonomy
• Guidance on AI applications in medical services
• Audio-only telemedicine CPT codes
• Comprehensive E/M Code Tables