Coding - CPT Codes 55 Questions and Answers

cross reference correct answer: the cross reference "see" , is a mandatory instruction Main Text correct answer: after the index is used to point to a possible code, the main index is read to verify the selection of the code section guidelines correct answer: usage notes at the beginning of CPT sections, covers definitions and items unique to the section unlisted procedure correct answer: service not listed in CPT, those not completely described by any code in the section special report correct answer: note explaining the reasons for a new , variable or unlisted service how many appendixes in CPT correct answer: 14 semi-colons, indentations correct answer: CPT uses a semicolon and indentations when a common part of the main entry applies to entries that follow , unique descriptors after the semicolon are not capitalized symbols for changed codes correct answer: bullet-indicates new procedure code triangle-indicates code descriptor has changed facing triangles-enclose new or revised text other than code descriptor bullet inside a circle-means that moderate sedation is a part of the procedure that the surgeon performs, billed in addition to the code lightening bolt -FDA approval pending, can`t be used yet add on code correct answer: procedure performed and reported in addition to a primary procedure primary procedure correct answer: most resource intensive CPT procedure during an encounter resequenced codes correct answer: CPT procedure codes that have been reassigned to another sequence,new code out of numerical sequence CPT modifier correct answer: two digit number used to communicate special circumstances involved with procedures that have been performed use of modifiers correct answer: some modifiers apply only to certain sections add-on codes cannot be modified codes that begin with a circle with a backlash cannot be modified with 51, multiple procedures what do modifiers mean correct answer: use of a modifier means that a procedure was different from the description in CPT , but not in a way that required a different code how are modifiers shown correct answer: adding a space and a two digit code to the CPT code technical component/TC correct answer: reflects the technician`s work and the equipment and supplies used in performing it professional component/PC correct answer: represents a physician`s skill, time, and expertise used in performing it