Medical Coding Systems & Classification Flashcards
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Which ICD-10-CM convention instructs the coder to assign an additional code to fully describe a condition?
Answer: Code also
'Code also' instructs the coder to assign a secondary code when it may add important information about the condition.
In CPT, what does the descriptor 'separate procedure' indicate?
Answer: The procedure is integral to a larger service and generally not billed alone
A 'separate procedure' designation means the service is usually part of a more comprehensive procedure and should not be billed independently when performed as part of that larger service.
HCPCS Level II codes are maintained primarily by which organization?
Answer: CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains HCPCS Level II codes used for non-physician services, supplies, and equipment.
In ICD-10-PCS, how many characters does every procedure code contain?
Answer: 7
Every ICD-10-PCS code is exactly 7 alphanumeric characters, each representing a specific axis of classification.
Which CPT code category is used for emerging technologies, services, and procedures and is intended to collect data?
Answer: Category III
CPT Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technologies and experimental procedures, used primarily for data collection.
An ICD-10-CM code that is not valid for reporting on a claim because it requires additional characters is called:
Answer: A non-billable code
Non-billable (or non-specific) codes require further specification via additional characters before they can be submitted on a claim.
Which section of the CPT codebook contains codes for anesthesia services?
Answer: 00100–01999
Anesthesia CPT codes are found in the range 00100–01999, organized by anatomical site of the surgical procedure.