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Current Procedural Terminology

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(2) digit modifier give?   A more accurate description of the services rendered. (Example 99215-21)  
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A Triangle   represents a change in the code  
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A bullet   represents a new procedure or service code  
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Two triangular symbols   represent changes in the text or definition between the triangles.  
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A plus sign   indicates add-on codes  
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CPT-section 1   Evaluation and Management (99201-99499)  
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CPT-section 2   Anesthesia (00100-01999, 99100-99140)  
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CPT-section 3   Surgery (10021-69990)  
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CPT-section 4   Radiology-including Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Ultrasound (77010-79999)  
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CPT-section 5   Pathology and Laboratory (80048-89356)  
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CPT-section 6   Medicin-except Anesthesiology (90281-99199, 99500-99602)  
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All Add-on Codes   modifier -51 exempt.  
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-24 modifier   Unrelated E/M Service by the same physican during a postoperative period  
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-26 modifier   Professional Component  
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-32 modifier   Mandated Services  
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-50 modifier   Bilateral Procedure  
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-51 modifier   Multiple Procedures  
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-58 modifier   Staged or related procedure or service by same physician during the postoperative period  
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-78 modifier   Return to the operating room for a related procedure dur4ing the postoperative period  
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-79 modifier   Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period  
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-90 modifier   Reference (outside) laboratory  
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-99 modifier   Multiple Modifier  
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Evaluation and Management codes key components   History, Physical examination and Medical decision making complexity  
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Unlisted procedures (CPT manual location)   located at the end of the subsections or subheadings  
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CPT manual uses what numeric system   5 digit numeric system rendered by physicians  
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