+ - answer-Which of the following is the symbol for an add on code?
3 - answer-How many categories of CPT codes are there?
5 - answer-How many digits do CPT Category I contain?
6 - answer-How many sections are listed in the main text?
A bullet indicates a new procedure
A triangle indic...
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+ - answer-Which of the following is the symbol for an add on code?
3 - answer-How many categories of CPT codes are there?
5 - answer-How many digits do CPT Category I contain?
6 - answer-How many sections are listed in the main text?
A bullet indicates a new procedure
A triangle indicates that the code's descriptor has changed
Facing triangles (two triangles that face each other) enclose new or revised text
other than the code's descriptor - answer-are correct in regards to CPT symbols?
abbreviations - answer-Cross-References are mainly used for synonyms,
eponyms, and _____.
Abstract the medical procedures - answer-What is step 2 in the process of
assigning CPT codes?
Add-on codes describe secondary procedures commonly carried out in addition
to primary procedures - answer-What is the correct definition of add-on codes
Adding a space and the two-digit code to the CPT code - answer-How are
modifiers shown in CPT?
AMA (American Medical Association) - answer-Which organization is responsible
for announcing the annual changes for Category I codes
Annual changes for Category I codes are announced in October each year and
are in effect after January 1 of the following year
The AMA reports changes to the new codes on its website - answer-Identify all
the correct statements related to changes for Category I codes.
B - answer-Which appendix includes a Summary of Additions, Deletions, and
Revisions in the CPT?
boldface - answer-The main term in the CPT index is printed in __________
Bullet - answer-Which of the following are among the three symbols used in CPT
codes?
Category II - answer-______ are temporary codes for emerging technology,
services, and procedures
Category II code digits are followed by an alphabetical character
Category II codes have four digits - answer-Which of the following are correct
regarding Category II codes?
Category III codes are temporary codes
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