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Preface. About the Author. Reviewers. 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 (CMS-1500 and Ub-04). Appendix II: Surgical Positions. Appendix III: Abdominopelvic Divisions. Appendix IV: 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services. Glossary. Index.