Code format Flashcards
procedure and service descriptions are located after the code:
thses are commonly accepted descriptions of procedures or services that are provided to pts.
two types of codes
stand alone codes and indented codes
stand alone codes:
have full description
indented codes are
lsited under associated stand-alone codes
descriptions for indented codes include:
that portion of the stand alone code description that precedes the ; (semi-colon)
semi-colon ; purpose:
the semicolon is to save space
before assigning an indented code:
make sure you refer to the preceding stand alone code and read the words that precede the semicolon, that is the only way to ensure a full description and select a correct code
modifiers
provide additional information to the 3rd party payer about services provided to a pt
modifier -62
two surgeons
modifier -51
multiple procedures
Location methods to help locate the main terms: how many
6
location method: 1. service or proceure
ex. repair of a fx of a femur: main term is
repair-main term, fracture and femur-subterms
main term repair are what
the anatomic divisions that can be repaired
location method: 2. anatomic site
ex. repair of a fx of a femur: main term is
femur-main term, fracture and repair-subterms
location method: 3. condition or disease
ex. repair of a fx of a femur: main term is
fracture-main term-(as a condition)
