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What are the symbols in the CPT manual?
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- Triangle ( ▲ ) Identifies revised code descriptions.
- Bullet ( ● ) Identifies new procedures and services added to CPT.
- Horizontal Triangles ( ▶◀ ) Surround revised guidelines and notes.
- Plus ( ✚ ) Identifies add-on codes.
- Forbidden ( Ø )
- Bull’s-eye ( ◉ )
- Flash ( ϟ )
- Circle ( O )
How are CPT codes listed in the alphabetical index?
They are listed in alphabetic order by condition. The CPT coding manual is separated into the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List. The Alphabetic Index is organized by main terms; these terms represent the type of surgery, the anatomic site, or eponym.
What indicates a new code in the CPT manual?
The following symbols are used in CPT: ¯ A solid dot ( ) preceding a code number identifies a new CPT code. ¯ A solid triangle (▲ ) preceding a code number indicates a revised description for the specified code number. New text appears underlined and deleted text appears with a strikethrough.
What is the largest section of the CPT coding manual?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The largest section in the CPT book is the | surgery section |
| When a service is rendered that is not listed in the CPT codebook | use a code with a description stating “unlisted” |
| What does bundling mean | The grouping of codes together that are related to a procedure |
What is the first section of the CPT manual?
The Anesthesia section is the first section in the CPT manual.
What codes can 90785 be billed with?
90785 is an ‘add-on’ code which means it cannot be billed alone and has to be billed along with another CPT code for the same date of service….It can be used with the following CPT codes:
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, 90791, 90792.
- Psychotherapy, 90832, 90834, 90837.
- Group psychotherapy, 90853.
Which is CPT code is not used in which setting?
The range of codes 10021-69990 would be found in this section of the CPT manual. Level II codes are not used in which setting? Which of the following would be used to code drugs?
What are the CPT codes for intrathecally?
According to the Radiology Guidelines, these are the methods that qualify as “with contrast.” intravascular, intra-articularly, and intrathecally. The range of codes 10021-69990 would be found in this section of the CPT manual. Level II codes are not used in which setting?
When to use Category III code for CPT?
Provides additional information to the third-party payer about services provided to the patient. How often are Category III codes released? According to the CPT manual, modifier -91 is not to be used when tests are ___ to confirm initial results.
What does surgical destruction mean in the CPT manual?
According to the Surgery guidelines, surgical destruction may be considered part of a surgical procedure. The words that follow a code number in the CPT manual are called? Nice work!