The smallest section of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) book is typically the "Category II codes," which are optional tracking codes used for performance measurement. These codes provide additional information about the quality of care but do not represent specific procedures or services. In comparison, Category I codes, which describe medical procedures and services, make up the bulk of the CPT book.
The largest section of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual is the surgery section.
The largest section of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual is the surgery section.
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coding of immunizations and chemotherapy can be found in the medicine section of the cpt book...
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Explain how the CPT Raadiology section is arranged?
The largest section of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) manual is the surgery section.
The CPT code 36810 is found in the section for "Arteriovenous fistula (e.g., anastomosis of cephalic vein to axillary artery) for hemodialysis, including all preoperative and postoperative services."
Surgery Section
Explain how the CPT Raadiology section is arranged?
In the CPT code book, ultrasound procedures are primarily found in two sections: the "Radiology" section, specifically under "Diagnostic Ultrasound," and the "Medicine" section, which includes codes for specialized ultrasound procedures such as echocardiography and vascular studies. The Radiology section covers a range of ultrasound imaging codes for various body systems, while the Medicine section focuses on ultrasound-guided interventions and specific diagnostic tests.