Symbols and Appendices

Question 1

bullet symbol identifies what

Answer 1

new codes

Question 2

triangle placed in front of a code indicates what

Answer 2

the description for the code has been changed or modified since the previous addition
(additions, deletions, or revisions in code descriptions)

Question 3

right and a left triangle indicates what

Answer 3

text has changed - the beginning and end of the text changes

Pacemarer or > pacin cardeoverter < defibrillator

Question 4

appendix a lists:

Answer 4

all modifiers that are used to alter or modify codes

Question 5

appendix b lists:

Answer 5

complete list of the additions to, deletions from, and revision of the CPT manuel

Question 6

appendix c lists:

Answer 6

clinical examples of many (E/M) codes

Question 7

appendix d lists:

Answer 7

all add on codes

Question 8

plus symbol placed in front of a code indicates what

Answer 8

add-on-code

Question 9

appendix e lists:

Answer 9

complete list of modifer -51 exempt codes

Question 10

appendix f lists:

Answer 10

summary of CPT codes that are modifier -63 exempt

Question 11

appendix g lists: (99151-99157) bullseye deleted

Answer 11

summary of moderate conscious sedation codes

99151-99157 to report moderate sedation

Question 12

appendix h lists:

Answer 12

removed from the CPT manual in 2010, category 2 codes previously listed there are now only available on the AMA CPT

Question 13

appendix i lists:

Answer 13

genetic code modifiers but was deleted for 2013

Question 14

appendix j lists:

Answer 14

electrodianostic medicine listing of sensory, motor and mixed nerves that identify the sensory, motor and sensory nerves with the corresponding conduction study code

Question 15

appendix k lists:

Answer 15

prodcut pending FDA appproval, contains the lighttning bolt symbol-identifies codes that are being tracked by the AMA

Question 16

appendix l lists:

Answer 16

vascular families, helpful listing of the orders

Question 17

appendix m lists:

Answer 17

deleted CPT codes lists the curent year code to replace a deleted code

Question 18

appendix n lists:

Answer 18

summary of resequenced CPT codes - # symbol appears before the resequenced codes

Question 19

appendix o lists:

Answer 19

multinanlyte assays with algorithmic analyses, is a listing of codes for advanced diagnostics

Question 20

appendix p lists:

Answer 20

synchronous telemedicine services - a star symbol is also placed in front of each code where telemedicine services can be reported

Question 21

sections, subsections, subheadings, categories, and subcategories are divisions of:

Answer 21

sections that are based on anatomy, procedure, condition, description, or approach

Question 22

guidlines in each section of CPT provide:

Answer 22

specific information about coding in that section and contain valuable information for the coder

Question 23

surgery guidelines

Answer 23

items used by all physicians in reportng their services are presented in the introduction