Ch 13: Content Review Flashcards
Surgery
The usual global surgery period for a major procedure is:
90 days
When the words “separate procedure” appear after the descriptor of a code, you know which of the following about that code?
The procedure was a minor procedure that would only be reported if it was the only service provided.
T/F: Parenthetical phrases that sometimes follow a code or code group provide further information about codes that may be applicable.
True
The CPT code that is used to report materials and supplies by the physician for which no other more specific CPT code exists is:
99070
The global surgery period includes:
?? (not all of the above)
Which of the following represents the contents of a surgical package?
Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative services
The surgical package includes:
- Preoperative services
- The
The correct code for an unlisted procedure for the breast is:
19499
T/F: Information given in the notes preceding a subsection is also contained in the section Guidelines.
False
T/F: Unlisted codes are assigned to identify procedures for which there is no more specific code.
True
What code is used to report postoperative care?
?? (not no code)
What are the divisions of the Surgery section based on?
Body System
Local anesthesia is defined in the CPT guidelines as:
All of the above (infiltration, digital block, topical anesthesia)
This information is placed after some codes in the CPT manual and contains helpful information.
Parenthetical information
