5 Questions
Which organization publishes the official CPT Code Book?
American Medical Association (AMA)
What does CPT stand for?
Current Procedural Terminology
Where can you find a complete listing of all current CPT codes and their modifiers?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services page
Who can report the services described by the CPT codes?
Physicians, qualified health care professionals, and other entities
What is the purpose of modifiers in the CPT coding system?
To provide additional information or clarification to the service being reported
Study Notes
CPT Code Book and Organization
- The American Medical Association (AMA) publishes the official CPT Code Book.
What is CPT?
- CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology.
CPT Code and Modifier Listing
- A complete listing of all current CPT codes and their modifiers can be found in the CPT Code Book.
Who can Report CPT Services?
- Healthcare providers, including physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals, can report the services described by the CPT codes.
Purpose of Modifiers
- Modifiers are used to provide additional information about the services described by the CPT codes, and to clarify the procedures performed.
- The purpose of modifiers is to allow for more accurate and specific coding of medical services, reducing errors and ensuring proper reimbursement.
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