CBCS CPT Procedure Coding 3

Question 1

What is the global surgery period for a major surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Major surgical procedures have a 90-day global period that includes all related pre- and post-operative services.

Question 2

Which CPT code range covers Evaluation and Management services?

Accepted Answer

99202–99499

Answer

E/M services are coded using CPT codes 99202-99499 (99201 was deleted in 2021).

Question 3

What does CPT modifier -22 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Increased procedural service requiring substantially more work

Answer

Modifier -22 indicates the service provided was substantially greater than typically required and may justify additional reimbursement.

Question 4

In the CPT Surgery section, what is the 'starred procedure' concept?

Accepted Answer

A procedure that was previously exempt from the global package

Answer

Historically, 'starred procedures' were minor procedures exempt from the global surgical package. This concept is no longer used in current CPT.

Question 5

When two surgeons work together, each performing a distinct portion of an operation, which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

-62

Answer

Modifier -62 is used when two surgeons work together as co-surgeons on a complex procedure, each performing different parts.

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