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CPT coding chp. 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| appendix A of CPT | contains list of CPT modifiers and detailed description |
| appendix B of CPT | contains annual CPT coding changes that include added, deleted and revised CPT codes |
| appendix C of CPT | contains clinical examples for codes found in the evaluation and management section |
| appendix D of CPT | contains a list of add-on codes that are identified throughout CPT with a plus symbol |
| appendix E of CPT | contains a list of codes that are exempt from modifier 51 reporting rules and that are identified fied throughout CPT with a forbidden symbol |
| appendix F of CPT | contains a list of codes that are exempt from modifier 63 |
| appendix H of CPT | contains an alphabetical index of performance measures by clinical condition or topic |
| appendix J of CPT | contains an electrodiagnostic medicine listing of sensory, motor and mixed nerves that are reported for motor and nerve study codes |
| appendix K of CPT | contains a list of codes that are FDA approved but have been assigned CPT codes |
| appendix L of CPT | contains a list of vascular families that is intended to assist in the selection of first, second third and beyond third order branch arteries |
| appendix M of CPT | contains a list of deleted CPT codes and descriptions with a cross walk to new CPT codes |
| appendix N of CPT | contains a list of CPT codes that do not appear in numerical order |
| appendix O of CPT | includes administrative codes for procedures that by their nature are typically unique to a single clinical laboratory |
| appendix P of CPT | includes codes for electronic communication using interactive telecommunications equipment |
| blue reference symbol | located below a code descriptions in some CPT coding manuals to indicate the coder should refer to the CPT assistant monthly newsletter |
| bullet symbol | located to the left of CPT codes that identifies new procedures and services added to CPT |
| category I code | procedures and services identified by a five digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature |
| category II code | optional CPT tracking code that is assigned an alphanumerical identifier with a letter in the last field |
| category III code | temporary CPT code assigned for data collecting purposes |
| column 1/ column 2 edit | code pairs that should not be billed together because on service inherently includes the other |
| descriptive qualifiers | clarify assignment of a CPT code |
| flash symbol | located left of the CPT code that identifies products pending FDA approval but that has been assigned a CPT code |
| forbidden symbol | located left of the CPT codes that identifies codes exempt from modifier 51 |
| function modifier | pricing modifier that a third party payer considers when determining reimbursement |
| green reference symbol | located below code description to indicate that the coder should refer to the CPT assistant monthly newsletter or the CPT changes |
| guidelines | define terms and explain the assignment of codes for procedures and services located in a particular section of the CPT |
| hollow circle symbol | located left of a category III code to indicate a reinstated or recycled code |
| range of codes | code number s separated by a dash or a series of codes separated by commas in the CPT index |
| red reference symbol | located below a code description to indicate that the coder should refer to the clinical examples in radiology quarterly news letter |
| semicolon | symbol used to save space in CPT code descriptions |
| single codes | a single code number listed in the CPT index |
| special report | document that must accompany the claim to describe the nature, extent, and need for the service or procedure |
| star symbol | indicated that a code may be reported for synchronous telemedicine services |
| triangle symbol | symbol located to the left of CPT codes that identifies revised code descriptions |
| unlisted procedure | code assigned when the provider performs a procedure or service for which there is no CPT code |
| unlisted service | see unlisted procedure |
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