Question

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) defines a separate procedure as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

-When performed in conjunction with another service, is considered an integral part of the major service
-Provision of anesthesia
-Joint aspiration is required
-Pre-operative evaluation is not required
-E/M codes are needed
-The CPT code description includes "separate procedure"

Answer 1

CPT defines a separate procedure based on whether it is considered an integral part of a major service, involves anesthesia, or has the term 'separate procedure' in the code description.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) defines a separate procedure in several ways:

1. When performed in conjunction with another service, it is considered an integral part of the major service.
2. If the provision of anesthesia is involved.
3. If the CPT code description includes the term 'separate procedure'.

E/M codes are typically used for Evaluation and Management services and not for separate procedures in CPT.