Conventions And Characteristics Flashcards
1
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;
A
Stand alone
2
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● bullet
A
Indicates a new code for the current year
Listed in Appendix B
3
Q
🔺️ triangle
A
Indicates a revised code for the current year
Listed in Appendix B
4
Q
▶️◀️ facing triangles
A
Indicated new or revised text
Used throughout CPT
5
Q
+
A
Designed as an add-on code
Must be used in addition to the primary procedure code
Summary of codes in Appendix D
6
Q
☆
A
Telemedicine
7
Q
🚫 null
A
Exemption to modifier 51
- Alerts coders to the fact that the code cannot be appended with modifier 51
- Applies to physician coding only
- All exempt codes listed in Appendix E
8
Q
⚡pending
A
Identifies codes for vaccines that are pending FDA approval
9
Q
resequence code
A
CPT codes do not appear in numeric sequence
