Ch 8: Chapter Review Flashcards
Introduction to CPT
Providers are reimbursed for the procedures and services rendered based on what codes?
CPT/HCPCS
What organization first published the CPT coding system?
AMA (American Medical Association)
A common, concise coding system is required by what law?
HIPAA
Name the box location on the CMS-1500 form for CPT/HCPCS codes.
24D
What symbol indicates that the description for a code has changed?
Triangle
What appendix are modifiers located in?
Appendix A
How many sections are in the CPT manual?
Six
Guidelines that are applicable to all codes are found at the beginning of what?
Each section
Before assigning an indented code, refer to the preceding _____.
Stand-alone
What appendix are clinical examples located in?
Appendix C
A procedure or service not found in the CPT manual may be coded as what?
Unlisted procedure
Reporting a Category lll code requires what?
Special report
What type of CPT codes have four numbers followed by a letter?
Category lll Codes
Single codes displayed in the CPT index should be verified in the _____ portion of the CPT manual to ensure accuracy.
Tabular
What coding system was developed by the American Medical Association?
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
What special guides help the coder compare codes and descriptions with the previous edition of CPT?
Symbols
What provides specific instruction about coding for each section of the CPT manual?
Guidelines
What supplemental codes are used for performance measurements?
Category ll
Which CPT codes are temporary?
Category lll
CPT stands for _____.
Current Procedural Terminology
The CPT manual often reflects the technologic advances in medicine with Category _____ code.
3
What type of code ends with 99?
Unlisted
Coding information that pertains to an entire section is located in the _____.
Guidelines
Category _____ codes provide supplemental information and do not substitute for Category 1 codes.
2