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24 Cards in this Set
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The AMA 5 digit codes used for reporting services performed by Healthcare professionals are
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level 1 codes
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the purpose of CPT coding is to provide a uniform language that
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accurately describes professional services performed
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symbol denoting modifier exempt codes
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circle with a line
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symbol representing a code that is new to the CPT book
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Bullet
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symbol indicating an add on code
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plus sign
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the type of code that contains the full description of the procedure without additional explain is the
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stand_alone code
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following the six sections listed in the main body of the CPT manual are
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category 3 codes
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time is never a factor when a patient is seen in a
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emergency department
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list 3 ways CPT codes can be displayed
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as single code, as multiple codes, as range of codes
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which symbol is used to show that the code has been changed or modified
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a triangle
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how many levels of procedural coding are there
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3
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symbol identifying codes that include conscious sedation
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circle with a dot
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for factors can impact the E&M coding level reports. are referred to as
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contributing factors
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in CPT coding a patient who was seen on October 1, 2008 andthen not seen again in the same medical practice until August 30,2010 is classified as an
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established patient
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symbol identifying a change in wording of a new/revised code
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horizontal triangles
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how many diagnostic and treatment options were considered the amount and complexity of data reviewed and the amount of risk for complication morbidity or mortality determine the
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complexity of decision making
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the reason that the patient is seeing the physician, usually started in his or her own words is known as the
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chief complaint
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what three key components are based on levels of service
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History, examination, complexity of medical decision making
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what must accompany the claim when a rearly used, unusual,variable or new service is performed
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a special report
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a patient's medical record must contain sufficient documentation to support the use of
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modifiers
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a main term can stand alone, or it can be followed by up to three
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modifying terms
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like history taking, there are_______degrees of patient examination
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four
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the time the health care provider spends in direct contact with the patient is called
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gave to face time
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symbol used to indicate codes for vaccines pending FDA approval
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lighting bolt
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