Modify this!
Clash of the Symbols
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C-O-D-E
100
CPT modifiers are generally made up of this many digits.
What is two.
100
These codes are presented with a (+) symbol preceding their digits.
What are add-on codes
100
In CPT, the letter "P" represents this word:
What is Procedural
100
The "D" in ICD-9 represents this word
What is Diagnosis
100
You would use this code to indicate that the physician provided a service of: lipectomy of the right buttock
What is 15835-RT
200
A list of modifiers are found in this section of the CPT manual.
What is Appendix A.
200
A bullet symbol preceding a code number indicates this.
What is a new code
200
Each code is made of these many digits
What is 5
200
These are a 3-5 alpha/numeric set of digit set designed to bill more efficiently.
What are codes
200
You would utilize this code to indicate that the physician conducted an injection service for the left TMJ arthrogram
What is 21116-LT
300
A patient undergoes repair of nasal septal perforations, which was unsuccessful. Three months later the patient undergoes repeat repair of nasal septal perforations by a different surgeon and would use this modifier in addition to the the CPT code 30630.
What is -77.
300
Horizontal triangles found in the text details of some CPT codes indicate this
What are revised guidelines or notes. (I will accept any term that means the same)
300
Most offices utilize this form to note which services have been given.
What is an Encounter Form
300
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY**** This is added to each reported anesthesia code to indicate the patient's condition at the time anesthesia was administered.
What is a physical status modifier
300
You would utilize this code to indicate that the patient was in a coma
What is 780.01
400
A surgical wound is not healing properly because of the patient's underlying diabetes. Patient was told prior to the original surgery that if this happened, additional surgery would be required for full-thickness debridement of the wound. Code 11041 would require this modifier to report the action.
What is -58
400
A solid triangle symbol preceding the text details of some CPT codes indicate this
What are revised code descriptions
400
This is the proven reason to supply medical services
What is medical necessity (or necessity)
400
You would use this modifier to indicate that the patient who has a history of severe cardiopulmonary condition required monitored anesthesia care.
What is -G9
400
You would utilize this code to indicate that the newborn patient suffered mild asphyxia
What is 768.6
500
The patient was prepped and draped and general anesthesia was administered. The anesthesiologist noted a sudden increase in blood pressure, and the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure was terminated. Add this modifier to code 47562 to convey the action.
What is -74
500
***DAILY DOUBLE*** The flash symbol preceding a CPT code indicates this.
What is a procedure that is pending FDA approval.
500
This is always relative to the Chief Complaint
What is Primary Diagnosis
500
An anesthesiologist provided general anesthesia services to a 65-year-old male with mild systemic disease who underwent total knee replacement. You would include this physical status modifier in addition to the CPT code 01402.
What is -P2
500
You would use these codes when your patient underwent a glucose tolerance test with 4 specimens
What is 82951 and 82952
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