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Modifiers in CPT Coding

What are Modifiers in CPT Coding? Modifiers in CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding are two-character codes (numbers or letters) added to the main CPT code to provide additional information about the performed medical procedure or service without changing the fundamental meaning of the procedure code. They help clarify circumstances such as the body part treated, whether

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Evaluation and Management (E/M)

What is Evaluation and Management (E/M) in Medical Coding Evaluation and Management (E/M) refers to a category of healthcare services and the codes that represent them, which involve a physician’s or other qualified healthcare professional’s assessment and management of a patient’s health. E/M codes, found in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, are used for various visit types,

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What is a CPT Code? Definition, Purpose, and Uses

What is CPT Code ? Defination , Causes and Uses A CPT code (Current Procedural Terminology code) is a standardized numeric code used to describe medical services, procedures, and treatments. These codes are maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) and are primarily used for health insurance billing. They ensure uniform communication about medical services

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