| Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a useful | | | | entries for any service performed. Normally these |
| tool for streamlining the medical information | | | | codes will either be entries of 5 digits or 4 digits |
| technology. These CPT codes are continually | | | | and a letter. |
| reviewed, revised and updated to reflect changes | | | | If you want an explanation of what each |
| in health care. There are three types of CPT | | | | procedure entails, go to the physician’s office. |
| codes - Level I, II and III. | | | | Here your local physician will be able to help you |
| Understanding the CPT code is particularly | | | | match the CPT codes to specific services. |
| important for employees of records, billing and | | | | The customer service at the insurance company |
| insurance firms, who do not possess any medical | | | | will also be able to explain to you what each CPT |
| training but depend on their knowledge of the | | | | code means and what services were provided. |
| CPT code for their work. | | | | You can get the entire CPT code list at American |
| If you want to enter the medical coding world | | | | Medical Association’s Website |
| and need to have a good understanding of CPT | | | | Knowing the CPT codes inside out before |
| codes, here’s what you can do: | | | | embarking on a medical coding career will do you |
| You can spot these codes on discharge | | | | a world of good. So get going. |
| paperwork, on bills from health care providers and | | | | We provide you simple, instant connection to |
| from “explanation benefits” paperwork | | | | official code descriptors & guidelines and other |
| from Medicare and insurance companies. So get | | | | tools for ICD-9 coding, CPT coding that help |
| hold of paperwork to have a better understanding | | | | coders and billers to excel in the work they do |
| of these CPT codes. | | | | every day. |
| You can usually find the CPT code next to all | | | | |