Lesson 2 Assigning CPT Codes

Question 1

Unlisted Codes

Answer 1

Only should be assigned when no other more specific CPT codes can be assigned
General in scope
Ends in 99

Question 2

Steps to Assign CPT Codes (9)

Answer 2

1. Review complete medical documentation
2. Abstract the procedures to be coded
3. Identify main terms
4. Locate terms in CPT index
5. Review codes
6. Verify code against documentation
7. Assign codes
8. Assign any modifiers
9. Check all possibilities