Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used to describe tests, surgeries, evaluations, and any other medical procedure performed by a healthcare provider. Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes, a particular type of CPT code, capture the physician’s work: the skill, effort, time, and knowledge needed to diagnose and treat an illness or injury.
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Understanding the proper application of modifiers is essential to correct and complete CPT coding of professional fee services. CPT® and HCPCS: Modifiers covers commonly used CPT and HCPCS Level II modifiers and provides examples of how these modifiers are used in reporting physician and other provider services. -
A broad and thorough understanding of the CPT coding system leading to correct and defensible code selection is essential for coders working in the outpatient setting or physician practices. Learn CPT coding with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized CPT coding expert Gail I. Smith!
