Assignment: Chapter 15 Cpt Coding Assignment 1 Study Guide Graded A+

What is the CPT code? {Ans: CPT codes convert free text procedural data into discrete data; that is, they establish a standard language that accurately describes medical and surgical services.}The CPT coding process includes use of the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List, applies to all sections of the CPT manual, except for the ___________ and ________________ sections. {Ans: The CPT coding process, which includes use of the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List, applies to all sections of the CPT manual, except for the E/M and Anesthesia sections.}What are category II CPT codes {Ans: Category II codes are a set of supplemental tracking codes that providers use for performance measurement.}Name and describe the four most commonly used modifiers. {Ans: -50: Bilateral procedure. If the procedure was performed on both sides of the body (e.g., both knees, both eyes) and the code description does not indicate that the procedure or service was performed bilaterally, modifier -50 is used. -62: Two surgeons. When two surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing distinct parts of a procedure, each surgeon should report the procedure he or she performed to the insurance carrier using modifier -62. This prevents the insurance