FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CPT CODING CHP. 8

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CPT CODING CHP. 8

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Question 1: appendix M of CPT

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contains a list of deleted CPT codes and descriptions with a cross walk to new CPT codes

Question 2: range of codes

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code number s separated by a dash or a series of codes separated by commas in the CPT index

Question 3: appendix J of CPT

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contains an electrodiagnostic medicine listing of sensory, motor and mixed nerves that are reported for motor and nerve study codes

Question 4: appendix B of CPT

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contains annual CPT coding changes that include added, deleted and revised CPT codes

Question 5: red reference symbol

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located below a code description to indicate that the coder should refer to the clinical examples in radiology quarterly news letter

Question 6: category II code

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optional CPT tracking code that is assigned an alphanumerical identifier with a letter in the last field

Question 7: category III code

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temporary CPT code assigned for data collecting purposes

Question 8: flash symbol

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located left of the CPT code that identifies products pending FDA approval but that has been assigned a CPT code

Question 9: appendix H of CPT

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contains an alphabetical index of performance measures by clinical condition or topic

Question 10: green reference symbol

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located below code description to indicate that the coder should refer to the CPT assistant monthly newsletter or the CPT changes

Question 11: appendix P of CPT

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includes codes for electronic communication using interactive telecommunications equipment

Question 12: bullet symbol

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located to the left of CPT codes that identifies new procedures and services added to CPT

Question 13: hollow circle symbol

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located left of a category III code to indicate a reinstated or recycled code

Question 14: unlisted service

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see unlisted procedure

Question 15: forbidden symbol

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located left of the CPT codes that identifies codes exempt from modifier 51

Question 16: appendix A of CPT

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contains list of CPT modifiers and detailed description

Question 17: category I code

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procedures and services identified by a five digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature

Question 18: triangle symbol

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symbol located to the left of CPT codes that identifies revised code descriptions

Question 19: function modifier

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pricing modifier that a third party payer considers when determining reimbursement

Question 20: special report

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document that must accompany the claim to describe the nature, extent, and need for the service or procedure

Question 21: appendix D of CPT

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contains a list of add-on codes that are identified throughout CPT with a plus symbol

Question 22: guidelines

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define terms and explain the assignment of codes for procedures and services located in a particular section of the CPT

Question 23: star symbol

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indicated that a code may be reported for synchronous telemedicine services

Question 24: appendix O of CPT

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includes administrative codes for procedures that by their nature are typically unique to a single clinical laboratory

Question 25: appendix L of CPT

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contains a list of vascular families that is intended to assist in the selection of first, second third and beyond third order branch arteries

Question 26: appendix E of CPT

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contains a list of codes that are exempt from modifier 51 reporting rules and that are identified fied throughout CPT with a forbidden symbol

Question 27: column 1/ column 2 edit

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code pairs that should not be billed together because on service inherently includes the other

Question 28: single codes

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a single code number listed in the CPT index