CPT Section Ranges Flashcards
How many CPT sections are there?
Six
Name the CPT category sections
- E/M (Evaluation and Management)
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology and Laboratory
- Medicine
What is the CPT Code Range for E/M?
99202-99499
What is the CPT Code Range for Anesthesia?
00100-01999
What is the CPT Code Range for Surgery?
10021-69990
What is the CPT Code Range for Radiology?
70010-79999
What is the CPT Code Range for Pathology and Laboratory?
80047-89398
What is the CPT Code Range for Medicine?
90281-99607
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category E/M?
Codes are based on the level of service (history, examination, medical decision making).
Documentation must support the level of service billed.
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category Anesthesia?
Codes are based on the type of procedure and the patient’s physical status.
Modifiers (-AA, -QK), are used to indicate the anesthesia provided.
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category Surgery?
Codes are based on the anatomical site and complexity of the procedure.
Modifiers (-LT, -RT) are used to indicate laterality.
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category Radiology?
Codes are based on the type of imaging (Xray, MRI) and number of views.
Documentation must specify the purpose of the imaging (diagnostic, screening).
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category Pathology and Laboratory?
Codes are based on the type of test (blood test, biopsy).
Documentation must specify the methodology (automated, manual).
What are the General Guidelines for Coding Procedures in CPT category Medicine?
Codes are based on the type of service (vaccine, dialysis).
Documentation must specify the route of administration (intramuscular, intravenous).
What are the evaluation and management codes used for?
Office visits, hospital visits, and consultations
What are anesthesia codes used for?
Anesthesia services during surgical procedures
What are the subsections of surgery codes based on?
Anatomical systems and complexity of the procedure
What do radiology codes include?
Diagnostic imaging radiation, therapy, and nuclear medicine
What do the pathology and laboratory codes include?
Lab tests, pathology services, and molecular diagnostics
What do the medicine codes include?
Vaccines, dialysis and other therapeutic services such as a flu shot
