4. Explain the technique that medical coders utilize to choose the correct procedure code to describe the service or procedure provided to the patient. Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
5. Select two of the CPT sections and describe how the services and procedures are categorized within each section. Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
6. Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Pathology and Laboratory): Reproductive medicine laboratory procedure. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Medicine): Endocrine procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Radiology): Casting or strapping. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
7. Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Pathology and Laboratory): Molecular pathology procedure. (Your response will be a 5 digit code).
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Medicine): Preventive medicine service. (Your response will be a 5 digit code.)
Using EncoderPro, determine the following unlisted CPT code (Radiology): Radiopharmaceutical therapy. (Your response will be a 5 digit code.)
8. Describe Medicare A, B, C, and D. Discuss the benefits of each section for a patient in your response. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
9. What is a code set? List the code sets approved by HIPAA standards. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.