Medical Coding

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  1. 4. These codes are for tests that analyze multiple biomarkers(biomarkers are substances like proteins, genes, or other molecules found in the body that indicate whether a person is healthy or has a specific disease.), which are indicators in the body (like proteins or genes) that give doctors clues about your health. For example, a cancer test may look at several biomarkers to help doctors understand if the cancer is spreading or how well treatment is working. Example: A test that checks for multiple cancer markers in a single blood sample.
  2. 5. This is a system that uses codes to label different diseases or health problems. It helps doctors and hospitals communicate clearly about what a patient is suffering from.
  3. 7. CPT Range: 0042T - 0900T. These are temporary codes for new medical procedures or treatments that are still being tested or recently introduced. Example: A new surgical technique for minimally invasive heart surgery that's being tracked as it’s introduced to hospitals.
  4. 9. HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and Occurrence codes are issued by whom?
  5. 10. CPT Range: 00100 - 01999, 99100 - 99140. These codes relate to services provided to keep a patient unconscious or sedated during surgery or procedures.
  6. 11. This code tells about important events in a patient's treatment, like when they were admitted to the hospital or got sick. It helps track key moments in the care process.
  7. 15. CPT Range: 99201 - 99499. These codes apply to services like patient visits, hospital rounds, or consultations where a healthcare provider evaluates and manages a patient’s health. The term includes the process of assessing and interacting with patients.
  8. 16. CPT Range: 90281 - 99607. Codes covering non-surgical treatments, including preventive care, immunizations, and specialized services like dialysis. The field that deals with general health and non-surgical interventions.
  9. 17. CPT Range: 70010 - 79999. Codes related to diagnostic imaging methods, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, which help visualize the inside of the body. The medical field that deals with imaging.
  10. 18. CPT Range: 0001U - 0475U. These codes are for lab tests developed by individual labs, often designed to check for specific health issues. These tests are unique and owned by the labs or companies that create them. Example: A custom genetic test made by a particular lab to detect a rare genetic disorder in a newborn.
  11. 19. ICD (International Classification of Diseases) is issued by whom?
  12. 20. Revenue codes are issued by whom?
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  1. 1. This set of codes is used for things not covered by the regular procedure codes, like wheelchairs or other medical supplies.
  2. 2. These are special codes added to the main procedure codes. They explain if something unusual happened during a procedure, like if the doctor had to do extra work or if it was done in a different way than usual.
  3. 3. These are codes that describe the medical treatments and services a doctor performs, like surgeries, tests, or check-ups. Every procedure has its own code for easy identification.
  4. 6. A code hospitals use to show what services (like room charges or lab tests) they gave to a patient. It helps in billing the insurance company.
  5. 8. CPT Range: 80047 - 89398. These codes are used for tests like blood samples, biopsies, or other lab tests to diagnose or monitor health conditions. This is the study of diseases and lab tests.
  6. 9. CPT Range: 0001F - 9007F. These codes track how well doctors or healthcare providers follow guidelines for treating patients. They help ensure quality care but aren't used for billing. Example: A doctor using these codes to track if they followed all the steps to help a patient with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
  7. 12. The process of converting healthcare information into standardized codes.
  8. 13. CPT Range: 10021 - 69990. These codes cover medical procedures where a surgeon operates on specific areas of the body, grouped by systems like cardiovascular or integumentary. Think of what doctors do in the operating room.
  9. 14. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and Modifiers are issued by whom?