Its all hieroglyphics
This type of code is found in CPT with a plus (+) in front of it.
What is an add on code
Tthis is the acronym for peripheral arterial disease
What is PAD
Removing dead tissue, skin or debris
What is debridement
The modifier used for decision for surgery
What is modifier 57
The three primary components to an E/M
What is history, exam and medical decision making
This type of font in ICD10 indicates the underlying disease must be reported first
What is italics
The acute phase after a myocardial infarction
What is four weeks
Black or brown necrotized tissue that is hard or soft
What is eschar
The global period for a major surgery
What is 90 days
Medicare does not accept this type of E/M
What is a consultation code
Means associated or due to in code title in ICD-10
What is "with"
The five circulatory systems
What is coronary, lymphatic, pulmonary, systemic and portal
Lesions are measured by diameter while repairs are measured by this
What is length, width, and depth
This is a visit after surgery that is considered to be part of the global package
What is post op visit
The term coined for using signs/symptoms in BOTH the HPI and the ROS
What is "double dipping"
Subterms that follow main terms and are enclosed in parentheses
What is an nonessential modifer
When angioplasty is performed via this method it is done through the skin
What is Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
A pathologist uses this method for classification of depth in skin melanoma
What is Clarks Level
Using a modifier 81 indicates this type of surgeon was participating in the service
What is minimum assist surgeon
Cardiovascular imaging studies with no risk are considered this level in the table of risk
What is moderate risk
The lightning bolt symbol
What is pending FDA approval
This will tell you how many vascular families and how many vessel orders were accessed
What is catheter end points
A physician works in the capacity of a surgeon and pathologist during this procedure
What is Mohs surgery
The four subset modifiers used to indicate a distinct procedural service used INSTEAD of mod 59
What is modifier XE, XS,XP, and XU
In the medical decision table this has a MAXIMUM of 3 points when leveling
What is new problem to the provider with no additional work up planned