CPT Coding chapter 1 Exam 2026/2027 –
Questions, Answers & Complete Study
Guide
add-on code symbol (+) - correct answer-used within CPT to list procedures that
are completed in addition to the primary procedure or service performed
Category I Codes - correct answer-codes from the main sections of CPT
Category II Codes - correct answer-supplemental codes used for performance
measures. Although these codes are intended to facilitate data collection about
the quality of care, their use is optional. Cat II codes are published twice a yr, Jan
1st and July 1st
Category III Codes - correct answer-temporary codes for data collection purposes
that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field (e.g.,
0001T) these codes are located after the Medicine section, and will be archived
after five years unless accepted for placement within Category I sections of CPT.
bullet symbol (●) - correct answer-A bullet (a solid circle) indicates a new
procedure code. The bullet symbol appears next to the code only the year that it
is added.
Questions, Answers & Complete Study
Guide
add-on code symbol (+) - correct answer-used within CPT to list procedures that
are completed in addition to the primary procedure or service performed
Category I Codes - correct answer-codes from the main sections of CPT
Category II Codes - correct answer-supplemental codes used for performance
measures. Although these codes are intended to facilitate data collection about
the quality of care, their use is optional. Cat II codes are published twice a yr, Jan
1st and July 1st
Category III Codes - correct answer-temporary codes for data collection purposes
that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field (e.g.,
0001T) these codes are located after the Medicine section, and will be archived
after five years unless accepted for placement within Category I sections of CPT.
bullet symbol (●) - correct answer-A bullet (a solid circle) indicates a new
procedure code. The bullet symbol appears next to the code only the year that it
is added.
