what are the three section of the CPT that contain codes for ultrasound procedure
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The two sections that contain the CPT codes for ultrasound procedures are the "Radiology" section and the "Medicine" section. Within the Radiology section, ultrasound codes are primarily found under the subsection for Diagnostic Ultrasound. The Medicine section includes codes for specific ultrasound-guided procedures and interventions.
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The largest section of the six CPT manual sections is the Surgery section, which contains codes for surgical procedures across various specialties such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
As of 2022, the CPT code and modifier for vasovasostomy discontinued after anesthesia due to heart arrhythmia hospital patient is: 55400 (74)
CPT provides a list of identifying and descriptive codes for procedures and service. CPT coding is the uniform language that describes surgical procedures and services. CPT codes are used to report services and procedures. CPT codes are linked with ICD-9 codes. CPT codes are used to justify need for service or procedure.
6 manual sections
CPT codes are only for procedures.
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CPT codes are 5 digits in length.