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CBCS_Coding_4
Term | Definition |
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+ | 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 |