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CBCS_Coding_4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| + | add-on code |
| null sign(circle with slash through it) | modifier -51 exempt code |
| > | new and or revised information in the CPT guidelines |
| bullet | new code |
| expanded problem focused | limited examination of the affected body area or organ system and other symptomatic or related organ system(s) |
| comprehensive | general multisystem examination or a complete examination of a single organ system |
| detailed | limited examination of the affected body area or organ |
| problem focused | extended examination of the affected body area and other symptomatic or related organ system |
| p3 | patient with severe systemic disease |
| p6 | declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes |
| p1 | indicates normal healthy patient in CPT anesthesia coding |
| p5 | morbid bound patient who is not expected to survive without the operation |
| p2 | patient with mild systemic disease |
| p4 | patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life |
| 90 | the one CPT modifier that is unique to the Path and Lab section of the CPT manual |
| O (circle) | used to indicated that a CPT code has been reinstated or recycled |