CSI's 2008 Medical Oncology Hospitals Navigator Reference Guide presents the relevant changes and details affecting this industry.  Each chapter explores Medical Oncology through sample documentation and requirements as they pertain to hospital coding.   This Navigator contains the NEW & revised codes for 2008! Such as the new codes for drug administration & vascular access & revisions to existing codes to differentiate services. You will find examples of drug administration coding added to each section. In addition to an explanation of the administration service, there are now coding scenarios to ensure correct code assignment. This particular reference guide also examines: 

• Updates to the hydration administration code
• Coding E/M Services
• ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines
• Medical Necessity Definitions
• Chemotherapy Administration
• Bone Marrow Services
• Stem Cell Services
• Infusions & Injections
• Vascular Access
• Chemotherapy Drug Guidelines
• Dispensing Chemotherapy Drugs
• And Much More!