solutions graded A+
how is the CPT index organized? - correct answer ✔✔*main terms, *modifying
terms, *code ranges
to locate terms in the alphabetical index/identify the 6 primary categories -
correct answer ✔✔procedure/service, organ/anatomic site, condition/disease,
synonyms, eponyms, abbreviations
main terms can stand alone or be followed by modifying terms - correct answer
✔✔True
what is the basis guideline when reviewing modifying terms? - correct answer
✔✔review list completely and choose the BEST one that describes the situation
and that is fully documented to support the code
CODE RANGES
what are the two formats in which code ranges will be indicated? - correct answer
✔✔*code ranges separated by a comma *code ranges separated by a hyphen
convention/what is the rule to understand when looking up a code in the cpt
index. - correct answer ✔✔*the alphabetical index is a NOT not a substitute for
the main texT of CPT