Chapter 1 CPT Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What does CPT stand for?
A
Current Procedure Terminology (CPT)
2
Q
When/Who published/developed CPT?
A
Copyrighted and published by AMA since 1966
3
Q
Why was CPT Developed?
A
Developed as a method of communication between M.D.s and third-party payers
Intended to be used for reimbursement
4
Q
What was the official publication of CPT?
A
CPT Assistant
5
Q
- Permits retrieval of information for users
- research
- quality studies
- Administrative decisions
- Reimbursement
- Enables comparisons of reimbursement amounts
- Speeds claims
- Data for trends and planning
A
Purposes of Coding
6
Q
Evaluation and management (E/M), Anesthesiology, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Laboratory, Medicine
A
Category I of CPT
7
Q
Performance Measures
A
Category II of CPT
8
Q
Emerging Technology
A
Category III of CPT
9
Q
What do we use CPT for?
A
Identify surgical procedures, office visits, laboratory services
