COC CPT Procedure Coding 3

Question 1

What is the global period for most major surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

The global surgical period for most major surgeries is 90 days, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care.

Question 2

Which CPT modifier indicates a procedure was performed on the right side?

Accepted Answer

-RT

Answer

Modifier -RT (Right Side) is used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body.

Question 3

When is CPT modifier -25 appended?

Accepted Answer

Significant, separately identifiable E/M service on same day as procedure

Answer

Modifier -25 is used when a significant, separately identifiable E/M service is provided by the same physician on the same day as a procedure.

Question 4

Category III CPT codes are used for:

Accepted Answer

Emerging technology, services, and procedures

Answer

Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes used for data collection on emerging technologies and procedures.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the CPT coding convention of a 'semicolon'?

Accepted Answer

The common descriptor shared by indented codes in the same family

Answer

In CPT, the semicolon separates the common (parent) descriptor from unique descriptors in indented (child) codes to avoid repetition.

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