Codes Used Mostly by Hospitals That Are Not Included in the CPT-4

question 17

Short Answer

Codes used mostly by hospitals that are not included in the CPT-4 are called __________ codes.

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Definitions:

Dangerous

Involving potential harm or risk to safety, security, or health.

Retribution

A principle of justice that suggests punishment should be proportionate to the crime committed as a form of moral vengeance.

Criminal Punishment

The legal process by which an individual who has been found guilty of a crime is subjected to a penalty imposed under the law.

Sex Offenses

Crimes that involve illegal or coerced sexual conduct against another individual.