Current Procedural Terminology: Where and How Do We Get CPT Codes?

Autor: Fifer, Robert C., Nikjeh, Dee Adams
Zdroj: Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders; March 2008, Vol. 18 Issue: 1 p21-26, 6p
Abstrakt: ABSTRACT: This tutorial provides the background and rationale for the establishment of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual as well as instructions for its beneficial use. Current Procedure Terminology selection procedure is contingent upon finding the code descriptor that describes precisely what is performed. Guidelines and procedures for CPT code development and the process for valuation of new CPT codes are discussed. Also included in this tutorial is a brief discussion of the documentation requirements to justify and support the particular codes that were selected.
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