CPT
This part of the CPT manual is printed in alphabetical order to help locate codes based on keywords.
The Index
This part of the ICD-10-CM manual helps you look up diagnostic terms before verifying the code in the Tabular List.
The Alphabetic Index
This prefix means “slow.”
Brady-
This is the largest organ of the human body.
The skin
This organization oversees Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
This CPT code range is used for Evaluation and Management services.
99202–99499
This Z code is used for a routine adult medical exam with no abnormal findings.
Z00.00
This term means surgical removal of a kidney.
Nephrectomy
This organ produces insulin.
Pancreas
This form is used to submit professional physician claims to insurance.
CMS-1500
This CPT modifier indicates a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as a procedure.
Modifier 25
This is the ICD-10 code for Type 2 diabetes with diabetic chronic kidney disease.
E11.22
This condition’s name means inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Gastroenteritis
This part of the brain controls coordination and balance.
The cerebellum
This code on an EOB indicates that charges exceed the allowed amount per fee schedule.
CO-45
This section of the CPT manual includes procedures on the digestive system.
The Surgery section (code range 40490–49999)
This character in an injury code indicates the type of encounter, such as initial, subsequent, or sequela.
The 7th character
This suffix indicates excessive flow or bleeding.
-rrhagia
This bone is commonly known as the collarbone.
The clavicle
This is the key difference between a copay and coinsurance.
A copay is a fixed dollar amount, and coinsurance is a percentage of the cost
This is the correct CPT code for a laparoscopic appendectomy with rupture and generalized peritonitis.
44960
This ICD-10 code represents a pathological fracture of the right femur due to osteoporosis (initial encounter).
M80.051A
This procedure refers to a surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid.
Thoracentesis
This muscular structure separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a key role in breathing.
The diaphragm
This coordination of benefits rule is used to determine which parent’s insurance is primary when a child is covered by both.
The birthday rule