If the Medical Office Specialist Cannot Find a CPT Code

question 70

Short Answer

If the medical office specialist cannot find a CPT code in the medical practice management software, he or she should:
A)use the closest code.
B)ask the physician for a different code.
C)enter the new code into the database.
D)call the insurance carrier for assistance.

• A)use the closest code.
• B)ask the physician for a different code.
• C)enter the new code into the database.
• D)call the insurance carrier for assistance.

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Definitions:

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person, resulting in legal liability.

Disclaimer

A term in a contract whereby a party attempts to relieve itself of some potential liability associated with the contract. The most common example is the seller’s attempt to disclaim liability for defects in goods that it sells.

Recovery

The act of obtaining something of value through legal means, often in compensation for damages or loss.

Strict Liability

Refers to a legal doctrine where a party is responsible for damages or harm caused without needing to prove negligence or fault.