1. What is the CPT coding system? What is its purpose? 2. Who publishes the CPT manual? 3. How many digits make up a billable CPT code? 4. How many categories are in the CPT manual? What are the categories and what do they include? 5. How many appendices are in the CPT manual? List them and their special instructions. 6. What are the CPT guidelines? Where are they located? 7. What are Unlisted Procedures/Services? What are they used for? 8. What is the CPT index and how is it organized? What are the main terms present in the CPT index? 9. What are CPT modifiers? List and describe two modifiers from this chapter. 10. In evaluation and management, name and describe the two types of patients.
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The CPT coding system, also known as Current Procedural Terminology, is a standardized system used for reporting medical procedures and services performed by healthcare providers. Its purpose is to provide a uniform language for describing medical services and Show more…
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