Introduction to CPT Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the code range for Evaluation and Management in the CPT codebook?
99202–99499
This section includes codes for office visits, consultations, and other management services.
What are the code ranges for Anesthesia in the CPT codebook?
00100–01999, 99100–99140
This section covers anesthesia codes for various surgical procedures.
What is the code range for Surgery in the CPT codebook?
10004–69990
This section includes codes for various surgical procedures, from minor to major surgeries.
What is the code range for Radiology in the CPT codebook?
70010–79999
This section includes codes for imaging services such as X-rays and ultrasounds.
What is the code range for Pathology and Lab Work in the CPT codebook?
80047–89398, 0001U–0250U
This section includes codes for laboratory tests and pathology services.
What is the code range for Medicine (not including Anesthesia) in the CPT codebook?
90281–99199, 99500–99607
This section includes codes for various medical treatments and procedures.
What should you do when selecting a CPT code for a procedure?
Use the CPT code that best matches the procedure or service actually done
Avoid guessing or picking codes that seem close.
What should you ensure when reading a CPT code?
Read the full description of the code, including any notes in parentheses
This ensures the code fits the service provided.
What should you be aware of regarding new medical techniques in relation to CPT codes?
New medical techniques are constantly evolving and may not have a code yet
Some may not fit into a specific section easily.
Who can bill for professional services in the same way as doctors?
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the right training
They can bill for services under a supervising physician.
What do extra instructions associated with some CPT codes provide?
They help explain how the codes should be used
These notes indicate when it’s okay—or not okay—to use that code.
What does it mean if a service is labeled as ‘unlisted’?
It means there is no specific code for that unique service
This label should only be used as a last resort.
What is ‘unbundling’ in medical coding?
Reporting separate parts of a service that should be reported together
This practice is not allowed.
When might a repair have its own code in the CPT codebook?
If a procedure requires a complex repair
Especially for skin lesion removals, which have specific excision and closure codes.
