#CPT coding system :-
Descriptive terms and identifying codes for reportingmedical services and procedures
Provides uniform language that describes medical,surgical, and diagnostic services
Published by the American Medical Association (AMA)
#. CPT codes :-
Five digits in length
Descriptions reflect health care services and proceduresperformed in modern medical practice.
Reviewed by AMA to update codes and descriptionsannually
#. Category I CPT codes :-
Five-digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature
Organized in six sections
#. Category II CPT codes
Reported to track performance measurements
Use is optional.
#. Category III CPT codes
Contains "emerging technology" temporary codes
Assigned for data purposes
Archived after five years unless accepted for placement
#. CPT Category I Sections
Evaluation and Management (E/M)
Anesthesia
Surgery
Radiology
Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
#. Stand-alone code
includes complete description of procedure or service
#. Indented code
appears below stand-alone code,requiring coder to refer back to common portion of code description located before semicolon
#. CPT Category II Codes
Tracking codes used for performancemeasurement in compliance with PQRS
Assigned for certain services or test resultsthat support performance measures
Alphanumeric and consist of four digitsfollowed by alpha character F
Reporting is optional.
#. CPT Category III Codes
Allow for utilization tracking of emerging:
Technology
Procedures
Services
Facilitate data collection/assessment aboutnew services/procedures during FDAapproval process
Alphanumeric and consist of four digitsfollowed by the alpha character T
#. Errors made during coding :-
Using random modifiers
Failing to link diagnosis code
Not coding multiple procedures when appropriate.
Missing charges when multiple procedures are performed.
Coding from the operative note headers rather than reviewing the entire document including procedure details.
#. I made errors because I haven't reviewed all provider documentation prior to selecting the appropriate codes.
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