Ch 8: Text Questions Flashcards
Introduction to CPT
Who developed the CPT manual?
American Medical Association (AMA)
What does CPT stand for?
Current Procedural Terminology
Providers of health care are paid based on the codes submitted for _____ or procedures provided to the patient
Services
The first CPT was published in what year?
1966
In which year were CPT codes incorporated as Level 1 codes into the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)?
1983
T/F: Symbols with definitions are located at the bottom of the page in the CPT manual.
False
What does this coding symbol mean? Δ
Revised procedure description
What does this coding symbol mean?
>
Beginning and end of text changes
What does this coding symbol mean? •
New
What does this coding symbol mean? ∅
Modifier -51 exempt
What does this coding symbol mean? +
Add-on
What does this coding symbol mean? Θ
Moderate (conscious) sedation included
What does this coding symbol mean? (lightening bolt)
Pending FDA approval status
Where is a complete list of additions, deletions, and revisions located in the CPT manual?
Appendix B
Which CPT manual appendix contains a complete list of all modifier -51 exempt codes?
Appendix E
