Coding - CPT Codes
CPT - -current procedural terminology,
owned by AMA lists procedures and services
commonly performed by MD`s across the country cross reference - -the cross reference
"see" , is a mandatory instruction
types of CPT codes - -category l codes
category ll codes Main Text - -after the index is used to point
category lll codes to a possible code, the main index is read to
verify the selection of the code
category l codes - -procedure codes found
in the main body of CPT ,5 digits , no decimals , section guidelines - -usage notes at the
has descriptor beginning of CPT sections, covers definitions and
items unique to the section
category ll codes - -used to track
performance measures for a medical goal, alpha unlisted procedure - -service not listed in
character for 5th digit CPT, those not completely described by any
code in the section
category lll codes - -temporary codes for
emerging technology, services , and procedures, special report - -note explaining the
alpha character for 5th digit reasons for a new , variable or unlisted service
organization - -main text, appendixes, and how many appendixes in CPT - -14
index
semi-colons, indentations - -CPT uses a
assignment of correct procedure code - - semicolon and indentations when a common part
begins by reviewing the physician`s statements of the main entry applies to entries that follow ,
in the pt`s medical record unique descriptors after the semicolon are not
capitalized
types of Main Terms - -1) name of
procedure or service symbols for changed codes - -bullet-
2) name of organ/other anatomical site indicates new procedure code
3) name of the condition triangle-indicates code descriptor has changed
4) synonym/eponym for the term facing triangles-enclose new or revised text other
5) abbreviation for the term than code descriptor
bullet inside a circle-means that moderate
sedation is a part of the procedure that the
two codes - -two codes either sequential or surgeon performs, billed in addition to the code
not, are separated by a comma, more than two lightening bolt -FDA approval pending, can`t be
by a hyphen used yet
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CPT - -current procedural terminology,
owned by AMA lists procedures and services
commonly performed by MD`s across the country cross reference - -the cross reference
"see" , is a mandatory instruction
types of CPT codes - -category l codes
category ll codes Main Text - -after the index is used to point
category lll codes to a possible code, the main index is read to
verify the selection of the code
category l codes - -procedure codes found
in the main body of CPT ,5 digits , no decimals , section guidelines - -usage notes at the
has descriptor beginning of CPT sections, covers definitions and
items unique to the section
category ll codes - -used to track
performance measures for a medical goal, alpha unlisted procedure - -service not listed in
character for 5th digit CPT, those not completely described by any
code in the section
category lll codes - -temporary codes for
emerging technology, services , and procedures, special report - -note explaining the
alpha character for 5th digit reasons for a new , variable or unlisted service
organization - -main text, appendixes, and how many appendixes in CPT - -14
index
semi-colons, indentations - -CPT uses a
assignment of correct procedure code - - semicolon and indentations when a common part
begins by reviewing the physician`s statements of the main entry applies to entries that follow ,
in the pt`s medical record unique descriptors after the semicolon are not
capitalized
types of Main Terms - -1) name of
procedure or service symbols for changed codes - -bullet-
2) name of organ/other anatomical site indicates new procedure code
3) name of the condition triangle-indicates code descriptor has changed
4) synonym/eponym for the term facing triangles-enclose new or revised text other
5) abbreviation for the term than code descriptor
bullet inside a circle-means that moderate
sedation is a part of the procedure that the
two codes - -two codes either sequential or surgeon performs, billed in addition to the code
not, are separated by a comma, more than two lightening bolt -FDA approval pending, can`t be
by a hyphen used yet
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