Understanding Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding Systems: 2025 Edition,
12th Edition

Mary Jo Bowie

ISBN-13: 9798214113296
Copyright 2026 | Published
540 pages | List Price: USD $142.95

Master today's most current diagnostic and procedural coding as well as the latest guidelines from federal agencies with Bowie’s UNDERSTANDING CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY AND HCPCS CODING SYSTEMS: 2025 Edition. This trusted and comprehensive resource is updated annually to ensure you learn the most current code sets and understand key developments in the field as you prepare for certification exams and work in today's medical environment. Case studies and coding assignments draw from real-world professional experiences for meaningful practice, while carefully illustrated procedures and interesting examples help you perfect procedural coding skills for all medical specialties. Hands-on practice with the MindTap online learning tools can further prepare you for procedural career success.

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1. Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology.
2. Modifiers.
3. Evaluation and Management.
4. Anesthesia.
5. Surgery and the Integumentary System.
6. Musculoskeletal System.
7. Respiratory System.
8. Cardiovascular System.
9. Hemic and Lymphatic Systems.
10. Mediastinum and Diaphragm.
11. Digestive System.
12. Urinary System.
13. Male Genital System.
14. Female Genital System.
15. Maternity Care and Delivery.
16. Endocrine System.
17. Nervous System.
18. Eye and Ocular Adnexa.
19. Auditory System and Operating Microscope.
20. Radiology.
21. Pathology And Laboratory.
22. Medicine.
23. HCPCS Codes.
Appendix I: Billing Forms.
Appendix II: Surgical Positions.
Appendix III: Abdominopelvic Divisions.
Appendix IV: 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services.
Appendix V: 2017 Anesthesia Code Base Units.
Appendix VI: Locality-Adjusted Anesthesia Conversion Factors as a Result of the CY 2017 Final Rule.
Appendix VII: Case Studies.
Glossary.
Index.

  • Mary Jo Bowie

    Mary Jo Bowie, M.S., B.S., A.A.S., R.H.I.A., R.H.I.T., is the owner of Health Information Professional Services in Binghamton, New York, which provides consulting services for all aspects of health information management. Previously, she served as director of the Health Information Management and Medical Coding program at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Massachusetts. Widely respected in the field, Ms. Bowie has consulted with health facilities for more than 35 years, has conducted national training seminars on coding and health information management topics and regularly speaks at regional and national professional events. In addition to creating content for Cengage, Ms. Bowie develops instructional content for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT®/HCPCS and health data courses. She also teaches a variety of health information technology courses and is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). In addition, she is a registered health information administrator, an accredited health information technician and an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS-approved trainer. Her education credentials include associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

  • The text is updated annually to thoroughly explain the most recent codes and guidelines effective January 2025, including the 2025 CPT® and HCPCS procedural codes.

  • The updated MindTap online learning platform contains revisions throughout this edition's digital resources, reflecting functionality enhancements, customization improvements and assessment updates.

  • Updated Exercises, Coding Assignments and real-world Case Studies reinforce critical thinking and coding skills while encouraging concept retention.

  • The content is written to national curriculum and certification standards and is well suited for Medical Coding and Health Information courses.

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