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2020 Coding For CPT Prep PHS > Chapter 6 - Introduction To CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCs, And Modifiers > Flashcards

Chapter 6 - Introduction To CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCs, And Modifiers Flashcards

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Category I CPT codes

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5 numeric digits for each code. These codes are commonly used for medical services, procedures and professional services.

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Category II CPT codes

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Optional performance measurement tracking codes designed to minimize administrative burden because they facilitate data collection about quality of care. Listed near the back of the CPT book. Alphanumeric codes with the letter F in the last position. Can be reported in addition to category I codes

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Category III CPT codes

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Temporary codes for emerging technology, services or procedures. Alphanumeric with T in the last position. Can stand alone if a category III code fully represents a case

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; semicolon and indented procedure

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Used so the common portion of a procedure so it doesn’t have to be listed each time. Everything before the ; is common to the procedure. Indented portion is specific to each code. No need to report main common portion when using an indented code

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+ Add On Code

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Never reported alone and always accompany a primary code. Never reported with modifier 51.

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🚫 Forbidden symbol means

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Code is exempt from the use of modifier 51

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⚡️ lightning bolt symbol identifies

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Vaccines pending FDA approval.

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pound sign identifies

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Codes that have been resequenced and are out of numerical order.

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Each -

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Each separate instance. Added to a primary code for each separate instance of a procedure.

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Each additional -

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Each instance, above and beyond the first code, up to the amount given is reported with this code. No modifier 51 used

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Included when performed -

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Indicates a procedure, when performed, is not reported separately because it is considered included in the base procedure

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Part thereof -

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Typically seen in add on codes. Part of or up to the number or percentage listed. If over that number another code is used

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Separate procedure -

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When performed alone the separate procedure is reported. If reported with another procedure or service on the same patient, during the same encounter, and is related, it may be considered inclusive and the procedure is not reported separately.

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Single or multiple -

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Indicates the code is only reported once

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Units -

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Number of times a single CPT code is reported

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Separate procedure

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When a service or procedure is designated as separate procedure it is performed alone, or is considered unrelated to another procedure provided during the same visit.

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Unilateral or bilateral

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Modifier for bilateral not necessary as the procedure can be used for unilateral or bilateral

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Resource based relative value scale (RBRVS)

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System to reimburse physicians based on the CPT code submitted. Each CPT code has a Relative Value Unit assigned when multiplied by the conversion factor and geographic region adjustment creates the reimbursement rate

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Relative Value Unit

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Assigned to each CPT code. Considers three things. Physician work, practice expense, and professional liability / malpractice insurance

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Steps for coding multiple procedures

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  1. Select all procedure codes
  2. Check codes against NCCI and the mutually exclusive table for bundling and eliminate and bundled codes. If documentation supports a modifier to report a bundled code append modifier to the column 2 code
  3. Check RVU’s for remaining codes and sequence by RVU, highest to lowest
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Place Of Service codes

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Two digit codes placed on all claims to denote the setting where the service was provided. Found in the front of the CPT book

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CPT category 1 publish and effective dates

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Published late summer / early fall and effective Jan 1 of the next year

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CPT category II publish and effective dates

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Released three times yearly then effective three months after being released

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CPT category III codes publish and effective dates

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Published Jan 1 and July 1. Effective 6 months after they are published

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Global package

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Payment for surgical procedures includes standard pre op, intra op, and post op services. Can be furnished in any service location. Commercial plans may vary in number of post op days included

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Major surgery days

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1 day pre op and 90 days post op

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Minor surgery days

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Day of procedure for pre op and 0 or 10 days depending on procedure performed

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000 status indicator

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Endoscopies and minor surgeries with pre op and post op relative values on the day of procedure are reimbursable.

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010 status indicator

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Minor procedures with relative values on the day of the procedure and 10 days post op are reimbursable

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090 status indicator

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Major procedures with 1 day pre op and 90 days post op are considered to be a component of the global package of the major surgery.

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MMM status code

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Maternity codes. Usual global period concept does not apply to these codes

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XXX status indicator

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Global concept does not apply to this code

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YYY status indicator

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Unlisted code subject to individual pricing

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ZZZ status indicator

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Add on codes. Related to another service and always included in the global period of the primary service

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Services included in the global package

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Pre op visits per procedure period, Intra op services, complications following surgery, post op visits per procedure period, post surgical pain management by the surgeon, miscellaneous services

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Modifier 24

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Unrelated E/M service by the same physician or other qualified healthcare professional during a post op period. Must be sufficiently documented to support use

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Modifier 25

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Significant, separately identifiable E/M on the same day as a procedure

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Modifier 57

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Decision for surgery. E/M provided day before or day of surgery when the decision to have surgery was made.

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Modifier 58

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Staged or related procedure during post op period. Maybe necessary to indicate that a procedure was planned before the procedure, more extensive than the procedure, or for therapy following a diagnostic procedure

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Modifier 78

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Unplanned return to operating room following initial procedure for a related procedure during the post op period.

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Modifier 79

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Unrelated procedure or service during the post op period. May be necessary to indicate another procedure or service unrelated to the procedure was needed during the post op phases

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Permanent hcpc codes

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Updated once a year on January 1, but codes can be deleted or added throughout the year. National coding system managed by multiple agencies working together

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Miscellaneous hcpc codes

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Used when no existing national code describes the item or service being billed. Manually reviewed with items needing clear descriptions, costs, and medical need

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Temporary National hcpc codes

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Allow insurers to establish codes before Jan 1 updates. Updated quarterly

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Level I hcpc modifiers

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Added to procedure or service codes to specify specific special circumstances

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Level II hcpc modifiers

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Codes for services related to anatomy, transportation, anesthesia, coronary arteries, ophthalmology, professional services, end stage renal disease and dental care

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Ambulance origin and destination codes

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Two alpha characters combined. First is origin and second is destination. Added to ambulance service codes

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A codes

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Transportation services, medical and surgical supplies, administrative, misc, and investigational supplies, procedures and services

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B codes

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Supplies and equipment specific to parenteral and enteral therapies

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C codes

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Introduced to report surgical supplies and drugs specific to procedures performed under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Report use of goods that Medicare will pay in addition to the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC). Only facilities using APC can use C codes

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E codes

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Durable medical equipment. Must be able to be used repeatedly, serve a medical purpose, not generally useful to a person in absence of illness or injury, appropriate for home use

52
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G codes

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Temporary codes. Reviewed for possible inclusion in CPT. Until replaced by a CPT code G codes are used to report specific procedures and services that do not have a Level I or II code

53
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H codes

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Used by Medicaid agencies that are mandated by state law to establish separate codes to report alcohol and drug treatment therapies

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J codes

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Codes and descriptions specific to drugs and biologicals, injectable chemo drugs. Usually injected. Sub category for contraceptive devices. Must meet medical diagnosis criteria for reimbursement.

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K codes

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Temporary DME codes

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L codes

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Orthotic devices, prosthetics.

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M codes

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Procedures and services not normally covered by Medicare

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P codes

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Lab services and travel allowances specific to homebound and nursing homebound patients.

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A codes

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Temporary codes for supplies, procedures, and services until a Level I CPT code is assigned.

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R codes

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Transportation of equipment from a facility to a home or nursing home for a diagnostic procedure

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S codes

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Temporary codes for services not covered by Medicare. Can be paid by commercial insurance. Also used for tracking purposes.

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T codes

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Added in 2002 for state Medicaid agency reporting

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V codes

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Vision and hearing services. Speech pathology is included. Hearing services are not covered by Medicare except for specific CPT codes

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