CPT Appendices

Question 1

Appendix A

Answer 1

This appendix lists modifiers categorized as:

1. CPT Level 1 Modifiers-lists all of the modifiers applicable to CPT codes
2. Anesthesia Physical Status Modifiers
3. CPT Level 1 Modifiers approved for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Hospital Outpatient Use
4. Commonly used Level II (HCPCS/National) Modifiers

Question 2

Appendix B

Answer 2

Summary of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions–

Appendix B contains the actual changes and additions to the CPT codes from the previous year to the current publication.

Question 3

Appendix C

Answer 3

Clinical Examples–

Limited to E/M services, the AMA has provided clinical examples for different specialties. These clinical examples do not encompass the entire scope of medical practice and guides professional coders to follow E/M patient encounter rules for level of service.

Question 4

Appendix D

Answer 4

Summary of CPT Add-on Codes–

These codes are not reported as single or stand-alone codes. The codes listed are identified throughout CPT with the + symbol throughout the numeric section of CPT.

Question 5

Appendix E

Answer 5

Summary of CPT codes Exempt from Modifier 51–

–This listing is a summary of CPT codes that are exempt from the use of modifier 51. The codes are identified in the CPT code book with the
symbol