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Step One
Analyse procedural/interventional terminology to determine lead terms(s) and modifier(s)
ALAV
Step Two
Locate the lead term(s) the Alphabetical Index (Volume II)
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Step Three
Assign a tentative code(s) using the Alphabetical Index and taking into account all rules, conventions and standards
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Step Four
Verify the code(s) using the Tabular List (Volume I) and taking into account instructional notes