Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2005 (Standard Edition, Thumb indexed Softbound Version)

by American Medical Association

• ISBN13: 9781579475789
• ISBN10: 1579475787
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Summary

Easy to use and easy to read, this 2005 edition of the AMA's Current Procedural Terminology official coding reference contains new code changes and other updates to help you code quickly, accurately, and easily. Keep up-to-date with current code changes for maximum reimbursement. Numerous code changes will impact coding accuracy and claims submission. Locate codes quickly and easily. The Extensive Index helps locate codes by procedure, service, organ, condition, eponym, synonym, and abbreviations. Other Features: Category II Performance Measurements Category III Emerging Technology Subsections. Efficient Two-column Format Affordable and durable

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
Section Numbers and Their Sequences	xiii
Instructions for Use of the CPT Book	xiii
Format of the Terminology	xiii
Requests to Update the CPT Nomenclature	xiv
Guidelines	xiv
Add-on Codes	xiv
Modifiers	xiv
Unlisted Procedure or Service	xv
Special Report	xv
Code Changes	xv
Alphabetical Reference Index	xv
CPT in Electronic Formats	xv
CPT Assistant Newsletter and CPT Changes: An Insider's View References	xv
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines	1	(8)
Evaluation and Management	9	(22)
Office or Other Outpatient Services	9	(1)
Hospital Observation Services	10	(1)
Hospital Inpatient Services	11	(2)
Consultations	13	(4)
Emergency Department Services	17	(1)
Pediatric Critical Care Patient Transport	18	(1)
Critical Care Services	18	(2)
Inpatient Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Services	20	(1)
Inpatient Pediatric Critical Care	21	(1)
Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care	21	(1)
Intensive (Non-Critical) Low Birth Weight Services	21	(1)
Nursing Facility Services	22	(2)
Domiciliary, Rest Home (eg, Boarding Home), or Custodial Care Services	24	(1)
Home Services	24	(2)
Prolonged Services	26	(1)
Case Management Services	27	(1)
Care Plan Oversight Services	28	(1)
Preventive Medicine Services	28	(1)
Newborn Care	29	(1)
Special Evaluation and Management Services	30	(1)
Other Evaluation and Management Services	30	(1)
Anesthesia Guidelines	31	(2)
Anesthesia	33	(6)
Head	33	(1)
Neck	33	(1)
Thorax (Chest Wall and Shoulder Girdle)	33	(1)
Intrathoracic	34	(1)
Spine and Spinal Cord	34	(1)
Upper Abdomen	34	(1)
Lower Abdomen	35	(1)
Perineum	35	(1)
Pelvis (Except Hip)	36	(1)
Upper Leg (Except Knee)	36	(1)
Knee and Popliteal Area	36	(1)
Lower Leg (Below Knee, Includes Ankle and Foot)	36	(1)
Shoulder and Axilla	37	(1)
Upper Arm and Elbow	37	(1)
Forearm, Wrist, and Hand	37	(1)
Radiological Procedures	38	(1)
Burn Excisions or Debridement	38	(1)
Obstetric	38	(1)
Other Procedures	38	(1)
Surgery Guidelines	39	(6)
Surgery	45	(172)
General	45	(1)
Integumentary System	45	(14)
Musculoskeletal System	59	(40)
Respiratory System	99	(10)
Cardiovascular System	109	(21)
Hemic and Lymphatic Systems	130	(2)
Mediastinum and Diaphragm	132	(3)
Digestive System	135	(24)
Urinary System	159	(10)
Male Genital System	169	(4)
Intersex Surgery	173	(2)
Female Genital System	175	(6)
Maternity Care and Delivery	181	(4)
Endocrine System	185	(2)
Nervous System	187	(16)
Eye and Ocular Adnexa	203	(10)
Auditory System	213	(2)
Operating Microscope	215	(2)
Radiology Guidelines (Including Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Ultrasound)	217	(2)
Radiology	219	(24)
Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)	219	(12)
Diagnostic Ultrasound	231	(3)
Radiation Oncology	234	(4)
Nuclear Medicine	238	(5)
Pathology and Laboratory Guidelines	243	(2)
Pathology and Laboratory	245	(32)
Organ or Disease Oriented Panels	245	(1)
Drug Testing	246	(1)
Therapeutic Drug Assays	246	(1)
Evocative/Suppression Testing	247	(1)
Consultations (Clinical Pathology)	248	(1)
Urinalysis	248	(1)
Chemistry	249	(8)
Hematology and Coagulation	257	(2)
Immunology	259	(4)
Transfusion Medicine	263	(1)
Microbiology	264	(4)
Anatomic Pathology	268	(1)
Cytopathology	268	(1)
Cytogenetic Studies	269	(1)
Surgical Pathology	270	(3)
Transcutaneous Procedures	273	(1)
Other Procedures	273	(1)
Reproductive Medicine Procedures	274	(3)
Medicine Guidelines	277	(2)
Medicine	279	(38)
Immune Globulins	279	(1)
Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids	279	(1)
Vaccines, Toxoids	280	(1)
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Infusions (Excludes Chemotherapy)	281	(1)
Therapeutic, Prophylactic or Diagnostic Injections	281	(1)
Psychiatry	282	(2)
Biofeedback	284	(1)
Dialysis	284	(1)
Gastroenterology	285	(1)
Ophthalmology	286	(3)
Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services	289	(3)
Cardiovascular	292	(7)
Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies	299	(1)
Pulmonary	300	(1)
Allergy and Clinical Immunology	301	(2)
Endocrinology	303	(1)
Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures	303	(4)
Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests	307	(1)
Health and Behavior Assessment/Intervention	307	(1)
Chemotherapy Administration	308	(1)
Photodynamic Therapy	309	(1)
Special Dermatological Procedures	309	(1)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	309	(2)
Medical Nutrition Therapy	311	(1)
Acupuncture	311	(1)
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment	312	(1)
Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment	312	(1)
Special Services, Procedures and Reports	312	(1)
Qualifying Circumstances for Anesthesia	313	(1)
Sedation With or Without Analgesia (Conscious Sedation)	313	(1)
Other Services and Procedures	314	(1)
Home Health Procedures/Services	314	(3)
Category II Codes	317	(2)
Category III Codes	319	(4)
Appendix A---Modifiers	323	(5)
Appendix B---Summary of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions	328	(5)
Appendix C---Clinical Examples	333	(20)
Appendix D---Summary of CPT Add-on Codes	353	(1)
Appendix E---Summary of CPT Codes Exempt from Modifier 51	354	(1)
Appendix F---Summary of CPT Codes Exempt from Modifier 63	355	(1)
Appendix G---Summary of CPT Codes which Include Conscious Sedation	356	(2)
Appendix H---Alphabetic Index of Performance Measures by Clinical Condition or Topic	358	(2)
Appendix I---Genetic Testing Code Modifiers	360	(3)
Index	363