Code X

Orthopaedic Code X combines all the information and functions you need to code with complete confidence – saving time and eliminating errors. Navigate, translate, and integrate six critical coding databases - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes, ICD-9 codes, RVUs, CCI edits, HCPCS, and the much more specific Global Service Data guidelines—with incredible speed, accuracy, and ease! X-Lite, Code Xs built-in Smartphone companion for immediate, on the go coding offers new features in 2011.

• Updated! 2011 CPT® codes and cross-references for musculoskeletal, integumentary, neurologic, and radiology procedures

• Updated! 2011 E&M codes and possible cross-references

• Updated! 2011 ICD-9 codes and cross-references (including V codes)

• Updated! 2011 AAOS Global Service Data featuring much more specific and detailed global billing guidelines for each CPT code

• Updated! 2011 Medicare Relative Value Units (RVUs) and conversion factor

• Updated! 2011 Medicare CCI edits – updated quarterly

• Updated! 2011 HCPCS codes with three search paths to the data

New! E&M Profile Analyzer Don't be caught by surprise next time your office consultation codes are audited. Identify and correct over-billing and under-billing practices and ensure compliance using the E&M Profile Analyzer. This program is now included with each first-time Code X purchase. Current Code X subscribers can add this invaluable compliance tool. Nonmember subscribers: Add $150 to your update price. AAOS members: Add the E&M Profile Analyzer to your subscription update for just $100.

*Code X Updates: When you order Orthopaedic Code X, you will be placed on a subscription list to automatically receive updates annually. Each update will be billed at:

AAOS members: $245 + $30 each additional user
Nonmembers: $319 + $40 each additional user

*Code X Subscribers: Add the new E&M Profile Analyzer.
To order, call AAOS at 1-800-626-6726.

AAOS members: Add $100 to your update price
Nonmembers: Add $150 to your update price

Price: $699.00
AAOS Member Price: $535.00
Resident Price: $535.00

Code X is updated each year in January.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

General Information
Windows 7, Vista, 2003, 2000, XP, and Mac version

What KZA Coding Experts say About Code X

Margi Maley, KZA consultant and AAOS instructor, notes that “Physicians are often confused regarding what procedures will be reimbursed for assistant or co-surgeons. Code X identifies Medicare rules for these modifiers by code!”

Mary LeGrand, KZA consultant and AAOS instructor, says, "I depend on Code X whenever I am doing practice or chart audits - it's an efficient way to assess coding efficiency and compliance. As an experienced consultant, I recommend Code X"