This unique manual shows what the medical record must contain for correct coding and billing of specific
medical and diagnostic services and procedures. It provides coders and anyone concerned about coding
with an auditor’s perspective on the clinical detail, regulatory instructions, and coding protocol needed for
code assignment. Avoid the devastating effects of outside audits and reviews with this detailed coding
tool.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — Get online access to customizable audit worksheets. Protect your revenuecritical services and procedures.
• Conduct skilled internal audits. Ensure proper reimbursement.
• Differentiate between similar procedures. Compare and contrast seemingly similar, but different,
procedures.
• Completely updated for 2024 code set and regulatory changes.
• Increase Revenue. Learn the appropriate way to report telehealth services.
• Provides coders with an auditor’s perspective. Know the clinical detail, regulatory instructions,
and coding best practices needed for code assignment.
• Know what information needs to be in the medical record and on the claim form to capture
appropriate reimbursement.
• Know the key terms that need to be mentioned in the medical record to support code
assignment.
• See the medical conditions that are indicated for diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical
purposes.
• Gain valuable code intelligence. Confirm the correct code assignment.
• Train your staff. This resource is thorough and can easily be used to train staff on how to assign
codes appropriately.
• Correct modifier assignment. Modifier decision-making trees assist with assigning correct
modifiers.
• Supports Best Practices.

The ICD-10-CM Fast Finders utilize our Optum Xpress Coding Matrix with ICD-10-CM codes
presented by specialty and updated with the 2024 valid ICD-10-CM codes, in an easy-to-use table format
that maximizes the number of codes contained in the fast finder and simplifies code selection. These
convenient and reliable coding tools provide complete and valid code selections at your fingertips.
Use this coding tool to determine the most specific ICD-10-CM codes for your specialty – codes that
accurately identify the patient condition and level of severity as well as support medical necessity.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — Optum Xpress Coding Matrix (designed and used exclusively by Optum). Our
easy-to-use, streamlined tables present valid code options for each condition.
• Optum Edge — Compact 6” x 9” accordion format. More codes, less space in our compact
accordion format which provides 8–10 pages of specialty specific codes.
• Optum Edge — Alphabetically organized tables. Body systems and main diagnostic terms are
organized alphabetically in tables that contain a comprehensive list of valid codes out to the 4th, 5th, 6th
or 7th characters.
• Complete and comprehensive coverage by specialty. The Fast Finders provide commonly used
ICD-10-CM codes for each specialty as well a comprehensive list of valid codes within diagnostic
categories for your specialty.
• Valid codes. Updated with ICD-10-CM codes for 2024, code directly from the tables contained in the
Optum Xpress Coding Matrix with confidence.
• Coding Instructions. Code first, use additional code and other coding instructions are included in the
tables to ensure correct sequencing of all relevant codes.
• Productivity tool. The logical look-up format makes finding the right code easier.
• Convenient work flow coding tool. Rely on one at every work station. 

The ICD-10-CM Fast Finders utilize our Optum Xpress Coding Matrix with ICD-10-CM codes
presented by specialty and updated with the 2024 valid ICD-10-CM codes, in an easy-to-use table format
that maximizes the number of codes contained in the fast finder and simplifies code selection. These
convenient and reliable coding tools provide complete and valid code selections at your fingertips.
Use this coding tool to determine the most specific ICD-10-CM codes for your specialty – codes that
accurately identify the patient condition and level of severity as well as support medical necessity.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — Optum Xpress Coding Matrix (designed and used exclusively by Optum). Our
easy-to-use, streamlined tables present valid code options for each condition.
• Optum Edge — Compact 6” x 9” accordion format. More codes, less space in our compact
accordion format which provides 8–10 pages of specialty specific codes.
• Optum Edge — Alphabetically organized tables. Body systems and main diagnostic terms are
organized alphabetically in tables that contain a comprehensive list of valid codes out to the 4th, 5th, 6th
or 7th characters.
• Complete and comprehensive coverage by specialty. The Fast Finders provide commonly used
ICD-10-CM codes for each specialty as well a comprehensive list of valid codes within diagnostic
categories for your specialty.
• Valid codes. Updated with ICD-10-CM codes for 2024, code directly from the tables contained in the
Optum Xpress Coding Matrix with confidence.
• Coding Instructions. Code first, use additional code and other coding instructions are included in the
tables to ensure correct sequencing of all relevant codes.
• Productivity tool. The logical look-up format makes finding the right code easier.
• Convenient work flow coding tool. Rely on one at every work station. 

Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is not about how to code in ICD-10-CM or CPT®
. CDI is about
knowing what to look for in medical records and how to ask for clarification and get ongoing changes to the
notes and comments provided by physicians.
Important Note: The greater number of ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes means an even bigger need for
detailed clinical documentation. Making the correct code selection requires having adequate clinical detail,
and under ICD-10-CM, clinician's documentation will more than ever translate into reimbursement gained or
lost.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — HCC and QPP icon alerts added at the code level to aid in coding.
• Optum Edge — A list of medications is noted for codes that are deemed applicable.
• Optum Edge — The “Clinician’s Checklist for ICD-10-CM.” Make copies of this handy trifold,
pocketsize card for every clinician. Provides powerful documentation tips for the 5 most important
chronic and acute conditions.
• Diagnoses and Procedures — Covers documentation for CPT®
, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding.
Enhance your code selections with documentation requirements for all three coding systems.
• Physician Documentation Training. Show physicians what they need to document. Documentation
training includes 21 detailed documentation checklists for the most common and complex medical
conditions.
• Don’t teach your clinicians to code ICD-10-CM. Instead show them what you need for optimal code
assignment.
• See key terms. Confirm accurate code selection for every chapter of ICD-10-CM.
• Terminology Translator. This unique feature is included at the code level.
• Streamline the query process. Show physicians which medical terms are essential to assigning codes
in ICD-10-CM. Includes best practice query forms that get results without unduly influencing clinicians.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association

The Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses provides thousands of clinical descriptions of
diseases, disease processes, injuries, poisonings, and other conditions to help both novices and
seasoned coders attain the knowledge and skill necessary to accurately identify and assign the most
specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for each documented condition.
With these clinical definitions and focus points, you can reduce coding errors and improve coding
confidence by gaining a better understanding of the clinical meanings behind the codes.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — More clinical descriptions and focus points. Expanded with clinical descriptions
and focus points for new and changed 2024 codes as well as existing ICD-10-CM codes.
• Optum Edge — Illustrations at the code level. Often an illustration is needed to enhance
understanding. Illustrations of pertinent anatomy and pathological changes related to the disease
process are included as a visual aid.
• Optum Edge — Code level clinical description. Code level descriptions are provided for select
diseases, injuries, symptoms, other factors influencing health status, and other reasons for contact
with healthcare providers.
• Optum Edge — Clinical focus points. Improve overall coding accuracy with additional information
for complex diagnoses and injuries that require an understanding of related codes and conditions that
might better describe the documented condition.
• Alphanumeric organization by ICD-10-CM code. Locate codes quickly with a resource developed to
work hand-in-hand with your Optum ICD-10-CM codebook.
• Enhance understanding of ICD-10-CM. Understanding the clinical condition captured by each code
is essential to correct code assignment, and this resource is designed to explain and highlight
differences between codes that may appear similar at first glance.
• Designed for both novices and seasoned coders. Coders of every skill level find that these clinical
descriptions enhance understanding of ICD-10-CM.

The Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-10-PCS Procedures addresses the challenge of translating
common procedural nomenclature used by providers to the corresponding
ICD-10-PCS coding terminology. Correct procedure coding is dependent on the coder’s ability to translate
the terminology in provider documentation to the appropriate procedural terminology of ICD-10-PCS.
This resource is organized by common procedural nomenclature used in the hospital setting and then
linked to the related root operation table(s). The procedure is described in layman’s terms, translated to
ICD-10-PCS root operation terminology, and the corresponding root operation table(s) is identified.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — Lay description. Updated with the 2024 ICD-10-PCS codes, lay descriptions are
provided for the ICD-10-PCS procedures commonly performed inpatient procedures. Corresponding
ICD-10-PCS root operations are identified and defined.
• Optum Edge — Clinical focus points. When more than one root operation may apply, key
procedural terms differentiating the root operations are highlighted in focus points to ensure that the
correct root operation is selected.
• Optum Edge — Illustrations at the code level. Illustrations of pertinent anatomy and surgical
procedures are included to enhance understanding.
• Ease of use. Developed to work hand-in-hand with your Optum ICD-10-PCS codebook.
• Enhance understanding of ICD-10-PCS. The lay descriptions were developed to enhance
understanding of the ICD-10-PCS terminology and definitions of root operations, body parts,
approaches, devices, and qualifiers.
• Designed for novices and seasoned coders. The lay descriptions, illustrations, and other
supplemental resources contained in this resource are designed for coders of all skill levels.

The Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses provides thousands of clinical descriptions of
diseases, disease processes, injuries, poisonings, and other conditions to help both novices and
seasoned coders attain the knowledge and skill necessary to accurately identify and assign the most
specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for each documented condition.
With these clinical definitions and focus points, you can reduce coding errors and improve coding
confidence by gaining a better understanding of the clinical meanings behind the codes.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — More clinical descriptions and focus points. Expanded with clinical descriptions
and focus points for new and changed 2024 codes as well as existing ICD-10-CM codes.
• Optum Edge — Illustrations at the code level. Often an illustration is needed to enhance
understanding. Illustrations of pertinent anatomy and pathological changes related to the disease
process are included as a visual aid.
• Optum Edge — Code level clinical description. Code level descriptions are provided for select
diseases, injuries, symptoms, other factors influencing health status, and other reasons for contact
with healthcare providers.
• Optum Edge — Clinical focus points. Improve overall coding accuracy with additional information
for complex diagnoses and injuries that require an understanding of related codes and conditions that
might better describe the documented condition.
• Alphanumeric organization by ICD-10-CM code. Locate codes quickly with a resource developed to
work hand-in-hand with your Optum ICD-10-CM codebook.
• Enhance understanding of ICD-10-CM. Understanding the clinical condition captured by each code
is essential to correct code assignment, and this resource is designed to explain and highlight
differences between codes that may appear similar at first glance.
• Designed for both novices and seasoned coders. Coders of every skill level find that these clinical
descriptions enhance understanding of ICD-10-CM.

The Coders’ Desk Reference for Procedures is a comprehensive resource for all 2024 CPT
® codes.
This all-inclusive tool helps identify the minute differences and components of similar CPT® codes.
You will code more accurately from operative reports and produce cleaner claims the first time by
improving your understanding of the clinical meanings behind the codes and checking billing and coding
information for Medicare.

Key Features and Benefits
• Comprehensive CPT® code listing with CPT® procedure lay descriptions. Eliminate the need
for multiple resources with this one-stop resource of more than 8,000 CPT® codes and 6,000 lay
descriptions for surgery, laboratory/pathology, radiology, medicine, and evaluation and
management codes.
• Place of service codes for E/M services. Review the list of CMS-1500 place of service codes
with a grid of evaluation and management codes linked to the appropriate place of service.
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines. Review components of care needed
when determining E/M levels of service with the AMA CPT® guidelines.
• Modifier definitions and usage rules. Reduce research time and improve coding accuracy with
a complete modifier list, accompanied by narrative explanations to ensure proper use of
modifiers.
• Procedure eponym crosswalk. Locate eponym definitions and code links in an alphabetically
organized section.
• Reimbursement and procedure glossary of terms. Understand terminology often used in
medical record documentation and terms used in communications with payers.
• Abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, prefixes, and suffixes. Better understand terms and use
these valuable tools for more efficient CPT® coding.
• Anatomical illustrations. Recognize the body sites described in operative reports with helpful
illustrations.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Coders at all experience levels may have questions when the 2024 HCPCS code changes go into effect,
and the Coders’ Desk Reference for HCPCS Level II is the book to keep close by to find the answers
needed.
With this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive resource on all the codes for 2024, users can reduce coding
errors and improve coding confidence by referencing more than 3,000 HCPCS codes with 2,000 lay
descriptions. Find answers to frequently asked questions, and obtain other helpful guidance before
assigning a code.

Key Features and Benefits
• Optum Edge — More than 3,000 HCPCS Level II codes and 2,000 lay descriptions. Gain a clear
understanding of the clinical definitions for thousands of alphanumeric codes for supplies and services
to improve coding accuracy.
• Modifier definitions and usage rules. Choose the appropriate modifiers and HCPCS Level II codes
with a thorough list of modifiers, accompanied by narrative explanations of each.
• Coding and billing instructions. Reduce research time and improve coding accuracy with tips on the
quickest methods to bill and code HCPCS Level II codes.
• Additional chapters for documentation, durable medical equipment (DME), fraud and abuse,
compliance, and appeals. Prevent the risk of audits and fines by clearly understanding the regulatory
requirements that affect HCPCS Level II coding.

The Coding and Payment Guide for Behavioral Health Services is your one-stop coding,
reimbursement, and documentation resource developed exclusively for behavioral health. This
comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT®
codes. Each CPT® code includes its official description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits,
and relative value units and is cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the
coding process. Getting to the code information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in your
practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the information you
need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Procedure code icons. Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure codes,
making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons. Icons identify male and female only codes, as well as age-related and
laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative value
units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for non-facility and
facility are included.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identify that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in the
American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet Only
Manual (IOM) guidelines and follow-up days.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

The Coding and Payment Guide for Dental Services is your one-stop coding, reimbursement, and
documentation resource developed exclusively for dental practices. This comprehensive and easy-to-use
guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CDT and CPT® codes. Each code includes
its official description and lay description, coding tip, documentation and reimbursement tips, Medicare
edits, RVUs and is cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process.
Getting to the code information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identify male and female only codes, as well as age-related and
laterality diagnosis codes.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided, including CDT and CPT®
full code
descriptions, lay descriptions, coding tips, procedure code-specific documentation and reimbursement
tips, and commonly associated ICD-10-M diagnosis codes.
• Prevent claim denials and stay up to date with Medicare payer information. Review Medicare
IOM references containing information linked to CDT, HCPCS Level II, and CPT® codes tailored to
dental services, to prepare cleaner claims before submission.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative value
units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with total RVUs for non-facility and
facility services are included.
• CCI edits. CCI edits for CDT, CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes are included in a special section
with quarterly updates available online at Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
• Helpful illustrations. Detailed illustrations provide a better understanding of the anatomy related to
dental procedures and services.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CDT © 2021 American Dental Association.

Our Coding and Payment Guide for Medical Oncology/Hematology Services is your one-stop coding,
reimbursement, and documentation resource developed exclusively for oncology and hematology medical
services. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialtyspecific CPT® codes. Each code includes its official description and lay description, coding tip,
documentation and reimbursement tips, Medicare edits, and is cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM
diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the code information you need has never
been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in your
practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the information
you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identify male and female-only codes, as well as age-related and
laterality diagnosis codes.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare edits, IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative value
units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for non-facility and
facility are included.
• Customized HCPCS Level II Section. HCPCS codes and a chemotherapy drug table are included
for easy reference.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identify that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in the
American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Helpful illustrations. The detailed illustration section provides a better understanding of anatomy.
• ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table. Provides an alphabetic listing directly from the 2024 ICD-10-CM table of
malignant neoplasms.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at the
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion, your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery specialties. This
comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT®
codes. Each CPT® code includes its official description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits,
and relative value units and is cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the
coding process. Getting to the code information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion, your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery specialties. This
comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT®
codes. Each CPT® code includes its official description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits,
and relative value units and is cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the
coding process. Getting to the code information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion. Your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for ENT, allergy, and pulmonology. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide
is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT® codes. Each CPT® code includes its
official description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits, and relative value units and is crosscoded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the code
information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in your
practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the information
you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure codes,
making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related and
laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion. Your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for family practice and pediatrics. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is
updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT® codes. Each CPT® code includes its official
description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits, and relative value units and is cross-coded
to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the code
information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion. Your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for general surgery and gastroenterology. This comprehensive and easy-to-use
guide is updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT® codes. Each CPT® code includes
its official description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits, and relative value units and is
cross-coded to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the
code information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion, your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for neurosurgery and neurology. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is
updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT® codes. Each CPT® code includes its official
description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits, and relative value units and is cross-coded
to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the code
information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion, your one-stop coding resource
developed exclusively for neurosurgery and neurology. This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is
updated for 2024 and organized by specialty-specific CPT® codes. Each CPT® code includes its official
description and lay description, coding tip, Medicare edits, and relative value units and is cross-coded
to common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to complete the coding process. Getting to the code
information you need has never been so easy.

Key Features and Benefits
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in
your practice. Now with CPT® E/M Guidelines and our Optum Coding Tips, you have all the
information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Quickly find information. All the information you need is provided with the CPT® code, including
illustrations, lay descriptions, coding tips, clinical terms, Medicare RVUs and IOM references, and
commonly associated ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Procedure code icons – Quickly identify new, revised, add-on, and telemedicine procedure
codes, making your coding process for procedures and E/M services quick and efficient.
• ICD-10-CM code icons – Icons identifying male and female only codes, as well as age-related
and laterality diagnosis codes.
• Easily determine fees for your practice and reinforce consistency in the charges. Relative
value units including the practice, work, and malpractice components with the total RVUs for nonfacility and facility are included.
• CPT® Assistant references. Identifies that an article or discussion of the CPT® code has been in
the American Medical Association’s CPT® Assistant newsletter. Use the citation to locate the correct
volume.
• Avoid claim denials and/or audits. Medicare payer information includes references to Internet
Only Manual (IOM) guidelines, follow-up days, and assistant-at-surgery.
• CCI edits by CPT® and HCPCS procedure code. CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes with their
associated CCI edits are provided in a special section. Quarterly updates are available online at
Optumcoding.com Product Update page.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.