Coding - CPT Codes With Correct Answers

CPT Correct Answer current procedural terminology, owned by AMA lists procedures and services commonly performed by MD`s across the country types of CPT codes Correct Answer category l codes category ll codes category lll codes category l codes Correct Answer procedure codes found in the main body of CPT ,5 digits , no decimals , has descriptor category ll codes Correct Answer used to track performance measures for a medical goal, alpha character for 5th digit category lll codes Correct Answer temporary codes for emerging technology, services , and procedures, alpha character for 5th digit organization Correct Answer main text, appendixes, and index assignment of correct procedure code Correct Answer begins by reviewing the physician`s statements in the pt`s medical record types of Main Terms Correct Answer 1) name of procedure or service 2) name of organ/other anatomical site 3) name of the condition 4) synonym/eponym for the term 5) abbreviation for the term two codes Correct Answer two codes either sequential or not, are separated by a comma, more than two by a hyphen 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