Medical Coding and Billing - CPT Coding Information to study for the NCCT Medical Coding and Billing test.

Medical Coding and Billing - CPT Coding Information to study for the NCCT Medical Coding and Billing test. CPT - ANS->CPT stands for current procedural terminology. It provides ervices and procedure codes reported on insurance claims. Overview of CPT - ANS->CPT provides a list of identifying and descriptive codes for procedures and service. CPT coding is the uniform language that describes surgical procedures and services. CPT codes are used to report services and procedures. CPT codes are linked with ICD-9 codes. CPT codes are used to justify need for service or procedure. CPT Supports electronic data - ANS->EDI, CPR, EMC EDI - ANS->Electronic Data Interchange. CPR - ANS->Computer-based Patient Record. EMC - ANS->Electronic Media Claims. Category 1 - ANS->Category 1 contains procedures and/or services identified by 5 digit codes. Category 2 - ANS->Category 2 contains performance measurement tracking codes in an alphanumeric identifier with a letter in the last field. (EX: 4246C) Category 3 - ANS->Category 3 contains emerging technology and temporary codes assigned for data purposes. CPT's 6 Sections - ANS->Evaluation and Management (E/M) Anesthesia Surgery Radiology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Unlisted procedures/services - ANS-