Symbols and Appendices Flashcards
bullet symbol identifies what
new codes
triangle placed in front of a code indicates what
the description for the code has been changed or modified since the previous addition
(additions, deletions, or revisions in code descriptions)
right and a left triangle indicates what
text has changed - the beginning and end of the text changes
Pacemarer or > pacin cardeoverter < defibrillator
appendix a lists:
all modifiers that are used to alter or modify codes
appendix b lists:
complete list of the additions to, deletions from, and revision of the CPT manuel
appendix c lists:
clinical examples of many (E/M) codes
appendix d lists:
all add on codes
plus symbol placed in front of a code indicates what
add-on-code
appendix e lists:
complete list of modifer -51 exempt codes
appendix f lists:
summary of CPT codes that are modifier -63 exempt
appendix g lists: (99151-99157) bullseye deleted
summary of moderate conscious sedation codes
99151-99157 to report moderate sedation
appendix h lists:
removed from the CPT manual in 2010, category 2 codes previously listed there are now only available on the AMA CPT
appendix i lists:
genetic code modifiers but was deleted for 2013
appendix j lists:
electrodianostic medicine listing of sensory, motor and mixed nerves that identify the sensory, motor and sensory nerves with the corresponding conduction study code
appendix k lists:
prodcut pending FDA appproval, contains the lighttning bolt symbol-identifies codes that are being tracked by the AMA
appendix l lists:
vascular families, helpful listing of the orders
appendix m lists:
deleted CPT codes lists the curent year code to replace a deleted code
appendix n lists:
summary of resequenced CPT codes - # symbol appears before the resequenced codes
appendix o lists:
multinanlyte assays with algorithmic analyses, is a listing of codes for advanced diagnostics
appendix p lists:
synchronous telemedicine services - a star symbol is also placed in front of each code where telemedicine services can be reported
sections, subsections, subheadings, categories, and subcategories are divisions of:
sections that are based on anatomy, procedure, condition, description, or approach
guidlines in each section of CPT provide:
specific information about coding in that section and contain valuable information for the coder
surgery guidelines
items used by all physicians in reportng their services are presented in the introduction
