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Billing and coding
Meaning of Symbols in CPT coding
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A bullet (a solid circle) next to a code indicates a(n) | New code |
| A plus sign (+) next to a code indicates a(n) | Add-on code |
| A lightning bolt symbol next to a code indicates a(n) | Code pending FDA approval. |
| A triangle next to a code indicates a(n) | Revised/ changed code descriptor |
| What do facing triangles that appear in front of a code indicate? | New/revised text other than a code descriptor |
| A single code grouping laboratory tests is called a(n) | A panel |
| What kinds of services support treatment, like rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and nutrition therapy? | Ancillary services |
| Which of the following are used to report services not completely described by any code within a section? | Unlisted procedure codes |
| Which of the following is a cross-reference that might be seen in CPT? | Both “See” and “See Also” are seen |
| Which physician uses the initial hospital care service codes? | Admitting physician |