CPT Procedure Coding Flashcards
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CPT codes are organized into which major sections?
Answer: Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Lab, Medicine
CPT is organized into six sections: Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, and Medicine.
What is a CPT add-on code, and how is it identified?
Answer: A supplemental code always reported with a primary code, marked with a '+' symbol
CPT add-on codes are identified by a '+' symbol and are always reported in conjunction with a primary procedure code, never alone.
CPT modifier -51 is used to indicate:
Answer: Multiple procedures performed at the same session by the same provider
Modifier -51 (Multiple Procedures) is appended to secondary and subsequent procedures performed at the same operative session.
Which CPT section contains codes for office visits and hospital consultations?
Answer: Evaluation and Management (99202–99499)
Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes (99202–99499) cover office visits, hospital visits, consultations, and other patient encounters.
Category III CPT codes are:
Answer: Temporary codes for emerging technologies, services, and procedures
Category III CPT codes are four-digit alphanumeric temporary codes used to track emerging and experimental technologies and procedures.
When a physician performs only the professional component of a radiology service, which CPT modifier is appended?
Answer: -26
Modifier -26 indicates that only the professional component (physician interpretation and report) of a diagnostic service was provided.