Routes of Drug Administration
CPT Codes Info
HCPCS
CPT Modifiers
Valentines, Love and Stuff
100

Into the subarachnoid space

What is IT or Intrathecal?

100

The number of digits in a CPT code.

What is 5?

100

The section (letter) where you would find Dental codes.

What is the D section?

100

This modifier indicates that a procedure took place on both sides of the body.

What is Modifier 50 - Bilaternal Proceure?

100

This activity increases most people's heart rate to at least 110 beats per minute.

What is kissing?

200

Into a vein.

What is IV or Intravenous?

200

These codes are experimental, newly approved, or seldom used?

What are unlisted/Category III?

200

The section (letter) where you would find Pathology & Laboratory codes.

What is the P section?

200

This modifier indicates an increased service, is overused, and comes under close scrutiny by third-party payers.

What is 22 - Increased Procedural Service?

200

The story that inspired the Good Charlotte song “My Bloody Valentine."

What is the Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe?

300

Into a muscle.

What is IM or intramuscular?

300

The CPT appendix where would you find additions, deletions, and revisions.

What is Appendix B?

300

These codes would be found in the DME section in the HCPCS?

What are the E codes?

300

This modifier indicates that multiple procedures were performed by the same physician in the same session.

What is Modifier 51 - Multiple Procedures?

300

This Scandinavian country celebrates "Friend's Day" rather than Valentine's Day.

What is Finland?

400

Under the skin.

What is SC or subcutaneous?

400

This code is never used alone.

What is an Add-On Code?

400

These codes are used for drugs in HCPCS.

What are J codes?

400

This modifier is used when there is a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management   (E/M) service done by the same physician on the same day of service; and it can only be used with an E/M code.

What is modifier 25 - Significant, Separately Identifiable Service?

400

The quote "Love means never having to say you're sorry" comes from this movie.

What is Love Story?

500

Through the Respiratory System.

What is IH or Inhalant Solution.

500

A CPT code that has the full description of the procedure.

What is a stand-alone code?

500

The types of codes used for Coronovirus Diagnostic Panel.

What are U codes?

500

This modifier is useful for situations where two CPT codes that are not normally reported together on the same day of service by the same provider are necessary because of circumstances.  

What is Modifier 59 - Distinct Procedural Service?

500

William Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in this play.

What is Hamlet?