American Association for Respiratory Care   

*2009 EDITION* "Which of our respiratory therapy services are billable?" "How do I code for pulmonary function testing?" In their consulting engagements, MedLearn experts frequently hear these and other questions that can significantly affect revenues and regulatory compliance. The answers are clearly laid out in the 2009 edition of Coding Essentials for Respiratory Therapy/Pulmonary Function. This book includes: step-by-step guidance through CPT code usage and format, modifiers and charge-master review methods; clarification of which services are billable and which are not (routine vs. acute); how to avoid common mistakes, such as the unbundling of codes for pulmonary function testing; billing rules for respiratory therapists vs. nursing personnel; detailed explanation of the CCI and how to interpret CMS edit tables; overview of Medicare medical necessity coverage policies and frequency limitations; and 2009 APC payment rates and guidelines from the Medicare Hospital Manual. AARC MEMBERS RECEIVE A SPECIAL RATE FOR THIS MEDLEARN PUBLICATION WHEN ORDERED THROUGH THE AARC STORE. Order online or contact Customer Service at 972-243-2272.

*2009 EDITION* What you need to know to get paid - it's surprising, but true: facilities across the country do not receive the full appropriate reimbursement for the sleep studies they perform. Why? In a significant portion of cases, they simply don't know the rules, especially those related to medical necessity. The good news is, MedLearn's sleep study reimbursement experts lay it all out, clearly and concisely, in this book. Coding Essentials for Sleep Studies can pay for itself many times over by helping you capture reimbursement dollars that you may be missing. It explains, interprets and instructs, covering a full spectrum of essential topics, including: 2009 ICD-9-CM sleep-related diagnosis codes and how to properly apply them; Medicare national coverage policies for various sleep disorders; achieving accurate CPT code assignments, proper modifier usage and clean bills; supporting medical necessity and how to avoid other payment denial pitfalls; key elements of the advance beneficiary notice (ABN) and guidelines for using it; special section for each CPT code assignable for sleep-related services, including indications for use, billing tips, CCI edit tables and 2009 APC payment tables. AARC MEMBERS RECEIVE A SPECIAL RATE FOR THIS MEDLEARN PUBLICATION WHEN ORDERED THROUGH THE AARC STORE. Order online or contact Customer Service at 972-243-2272.

This book is about how ventilators work - how to think about them, when to use various modes, and how to know if they are doing what you expect. The underlying concepts of mechanical ventilation are addressed from the ventilator perspective. In addition to providing a complete reference, each chapter includes self-assessment questions and key ideas that make it an effective learning tool. The unique approach of this book makes it valuable not only to health care workers, but to those individuals who must communicate with clinicians. It is an excellent tool for managers, educators and students alike. Author Robert L. Chatburn, BS, RRT-NPS, FAARC. Copyright 2003. Book; 312 pages. [For a CD version, see SW0001.]

This course is about how ventilators work - how to think about them, when to use various modes, and how to know if they are doing what you expect. It is contained in an easy-to-use electronic book and study guide that is well-suited for program curriculum, competency review or in-service training. In addition to a *.pdf copy of the book "Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation", the CD includes a book test that can be accessed by multiple users with immediate, printable test results. Chapter summaries, key terms and topics, chapter quizzes, and a glossary also guide the user through reviews. Easily installed on your PC in just a few minutes. Requires a PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP, 10MB of free hard drive space, CD-ROM drive, printer, and a Super VGA display with minimum resolution of 800 x 600. Also needs Adobe Acrobat Reader (which can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com) and two Microsoft programs that are installed with the program if necessary (Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 and Microsoft Data Access Component 2.7). Author Robert L. Chatburn, BS, RRT-NPS, FAARC. Copyright 2003.

This manual takes the worry out of documenting orientation and competency for JCAHO. It provides all the information, assessment tools, and models that you need with easy-to-adopt competency documentation forms. The guidelines in this manual provide for easy demonstration to JCAHO that your practitioners receive a structured orientation and that competence is periodically assessed and documented. It's an "off the shelf" system that you can start using today. Published in 1997; 246 pages. Three-ring binder.