The surgeon performed and accurately documented a procedure that is unfamiliar to the coder. She is having trouble locating an appropriate CPT code to accurately code the procedure. What should be the coder's first course of action to accurately code this procedure

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Cloe Hines

4 October, 18:34

The surgeon performed and accurately documented a procedure that is unfamiliar to the coder. She is having trouble locating an appropriate CPT code to accurately code the procedure. What should be the coder's first course of action to accurately code this procedure

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Cael Atkins · Answer 1

Answer: Consult with physician

Explanation:

CPT code (Current Procedural Terminology) is a procedural code that is used in the medical field for diagnostics reports, surgery reports etc. This report consist the medical services and facilities that were provided to a person by healthcare provider.

According to the question, if the coder is not able to understand the documented procedure she should first contact the physician for getting the explanation about services and then code it properly.