Asked by Elodie Charlorin on Jul 25, 2024
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Where in the CPT manual will information about the proper use of modifiers be found?
A) Introduction
B) Appendix A
C) Appendix B
D) Appendix C
E) Appendix D
CPT Manual
A comprehensive listing and coding of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services designed to communicate uniform information about medical services and procedures among physicians, coders, patients, accreditation organizations, and payers for administrative, financial, and analytical purposes.
Modifiers
In linguistics, words or phrases that provide additional information about nouns, verbs, or adjectives, affecting their meanings or relations.
Appendix
A small, tube-shaped pouch attached to the lower end of the large intestine, whose exact function is unclear but is thought to play a role in gut immunity.
- Know where to find information about modifiers and their appropriate use in the CPT manual.
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Ekkanat SuvannapongJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Appendix A in the CPT manual contains a comprehensive list and explanation of modifiers, detailing their proper use.
Learning Objectives
- Know where to find information about modifiers and their appropriate use in the CPT manual.