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	Current Procedural Terminology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Procedural programming is a programming paradigm based upon the concept of the modularity and scope of program code (i.e., the data viewing range of an executable codestatement).
		Terminology is the set of all the terms related to a given subject field or discipline.
		Terminology is a discipline whose object is the systematic study of the labelling or designating of concepts particularto one or more subject fields or domains of human activity, through research and analysis of terms in context, for the purpose ofdocumenting and promoting correct usage.
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	The evolution of CPT - current procedural terminology Medical Laboratory Observer - Find Articles
		The evolution of CPT - current procedural terminology
		This article reviews the history of CPT coding and the way the system is updated using 2 examples: (1) the recent changes in panel codes, and (2) the relatively new section on microbiology (mainly for nucleic acid probes).
		The CPT system, as developed and maintained by the AMA, is governed by the CPT editorial panel, a group of 16 individuals (virtually all physicians) who are empowered to make final decisions with regard to the content of CPT.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3230/is_10_32/ai_66498630 (953 words)

	Cost Efficiency of Nuclear Cardiology Services in the Modern Health Care Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Current managed care cost constraints include reductions in drug reimbursement as percent of AWP, rising MCO administrative fees, use of "market basket" drug pricing by group purchasing plans, and the requirement to buy drugs from a specialty central pharmacy.
		Congress requires an early point-estimate be made of current fiscal year expenditures in March to assist with prospective budgeting decisions, and to allow for political lobbying for or against cost cuts recommended to achieve budgetary neutrality.
		Current population survey is census data reflecting population coverage by employee-sponsored private supplemental health insurance.
	www.current-reports.com /article.cfm?PubID=CR06-1-1-05&Type=Article&KeyWords= (6723 words)

	Chapter 1: The CPT Coding System
		CPT codes are also used to record the services rendered to an individual patient and are compiled by third-party payors and government agencies as a record of an individual physician’s activities.
		The additional, or lesser procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by adding the modifier "-51" to the additional procedure or service code(s) or by use of the separate five-digit modifier 09951.
		When this subsequent procedure is related to the first and requires the use of the operating room it may be reported by adding the modifier "-78" to the related procedure or by using the separate five-digit modifier 09978.
	www.rheumatology.org /practice/document_code/cpt/chap1.asp (3200 words)

	Diagnostics Today Online - New Year Brings Changes to CPT Hematology Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		This year marks a milestone for the hematology section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), the guide that provides a uniform list of codes for medical, surgical, and diagnostic services in the United States.
		The three categories for "Manual microscopic review of peripheral blood smears" were revised to better reflect current lab practice: 85007 is for microscopic examination with manual differential WBC count, 85008 is for microscopic exam without manual differential WBC count, and 85009 is for manual differential WBC count, buffy coat.
		CPT has established the most widely accepted set of codes to report medical procedures and services under health insurance programs.
	www.beckman.com /resourcecenter/diagtoday/articles/features/cpthematologycodes.asp?pf=1 (379 words)

	Copyright Acknowledgement
		Any five-digit numeric Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), fourth edition codes, service descriptions, and numeric modifiers are copyright 1998 (or such other date of publication of CPT as defined in the federal copyright laws) American Medical Association.
		CPT is a listing of descriptive terms and five-digit numeric identifying codes and modifiers for reporting medical services performed by physicians.
		This presentation includes only CPT descriptive terms, numeric identifying codes, modifiers for reporting medical services and procedures that were selected by the American College of Rheumatology for inclusion in this publication.
	www.rheumatology.org /practice/document_code/cpt/copyright.asp (349 words)

	AMA CPT® (Current Procedural Terminology)
		CPT® and RBRVS 2007 Annual Symposium Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, 2006
		Register to attend the CPT Panel Meeting and the CPT/HCPAC Annual Meeting on October 12 - 15, 2006 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC.
		Learn about how CPT codes are maintained, the committees involved, or request a new code or change an existing CPT code.
	www.ama-assn.org /ama/pub/category/3113.html (346 words)

	CPT-ICD9 Codes
		CPT is an acronym for Current Procedural Terminology.
		CPT codes are published by the American Medical Association, and the fourth edition is the most current.
		A CPT code is a five digit numeric code that is used to describe medical, surgical, radiology, laboratory, anesthesiology, and evaluation/management services of physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers.
	www.med.ufl.edu /complian/Q&A/cpt-codes.html (494 words)

	CPT code system \| info on 2005 CPT 4 codes
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a list of terms and codes that provide a uniform language for reporting medical services and procedures.
		Inclusion in this category is based on the procedure being consistent with contemporary medical practice and the CPT code being performed by many physicians in clinical practice in multiple locations.
		Category II CPT codes is a set of optional performance measurement tracking codes that facilitate data collection of services and/or test results agreed to contribute to positive health outcomes and quality patient care.
	www.cpt-code.net (733 words)

	Chiropractic Use of Evaluation & Management CPT Codes
		The examination procedures required to meet the specifications for current E & M codes were formulated for allopathic practitioners; physical diagnostic procedures unique to chiropractic practice were excluded.
		Many of the procedures required for the higher codes were not part of the typical chiropractic examination, and in many states they were restricted by scope of practice laws.
		As stated previously, evaluation procedures unique to chiropractic practice are excluded, forcing chiropractors to use both allopathic and chiropractic procedures in order to meet coding requirements and treat the patient.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/22/08/16.html (2692 words)

	A comparison of nursing intervention classification and current procedural terminology codes for representing nursing ...
		A comparison of nursing intervention classification and current procedural terminology codes for representing nursing interventions in HIV disease.
		More NIC than CPT codes matched the concepts in the clinical terms used by nurses and patients to describe nursing interventions demonstrating, not unexpectedly, that NIC represents a broader scope of nursing practice.
		CPT codes were easy to apply to the clinical terms, but were limited in scope for nursing practice.
	www.aegis.com /aidsline/1996/jun/M9660766.html (378 words)

	ICENSE FOR USE OF "Physicians' CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY", FOURTH EDITION ("CPT™ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		CPT is a trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA).
		CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
		AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2001 compliant.
	www.cms.hhs.gov /apps/review/supp/2004/license_use.asp (579 words)

	Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes - Privacy / Data Protection Project (c)2002-2005
		Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes are part of the code set standard selected by HIPAA, used to describe health care services in electronic transactions.
		CPT was developed by the American Medical Association (AMA) in the 1960s, and soon became part of the standard code set for Medicare and Medicaid.
		CPT is now in its fifth version (CPT-5).
	privacy.med.miami.edu /glossary/xd_cpt_codes.htm (223 words)

	Medical Office Administration, Harper 2003-04 Catalog
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding techniques are introduced.
		The CPT Coding Manual is used to code the procedures and services performed by physicians.
		ICD coding is designed for the classification of patient morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death) information for statistical purposes and for the indexing of hospital records by disease and operation for data storage and retrieval.
	www.harpercollege.edu /catalog/course/moa.htm (1102 words)

	Mistakes to avoid in CPT coding and billing: understanding the Current Procedural Terminology system helps enhance ...
		Among the flurry of abbreviations (Table I) that deserves special attention from laboratories receiving reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid is CPT, or Current Procedural Terminology.
		Now in its fourth edition, the CPT list of over 7,000 five-digit codes--devised by the American Medical Association at the request of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)--provides a useful method for identifying and billing medical services.
		CPT had its first effects on the clinical laboratory in 1984.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3230/is_n6_v23/ai_10927319 (779 words)

	Article Insider - Current Procedural Terminology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is the standard set by the American Medical Association in the 1960s for identifying procedures.
		CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes provide a description of surgical, medical, and diagnostic services that is used nationwide.
		The CPT codes are maintained by an editorial panel consisting of 17 members with five of these members comprising an executive committee.
	www.articleinsider.com /article/179906 (314 words)

	History of Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Diagnostic related groups (DRG) are a system of categorizing patients based on the primary and secondary diagnoses, primary and secondary procedures, age, and length of stay.
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a uniform coding system for health care procedures that was developed by the American Medical Association (AMA).
		The CPT system originated in 1966 and is revised annually based on changes in medical practices and updates in technology.
	mail.pittstate.edu /artsc/diagnosproced.htm (370 words)

	License for Use of"Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology",(CPT) Fourth Edition
		AMA warrants that due to the nature of CPT, it does not manipulate or process dates, therefore there is no Year 2000 issue with CPT.
		AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2000 compliant.
		Current Dental Terminology, (CDT) (including procedure codes, nomenclature, descriptors and other data contained therein) is copyright by the American Dental Association.
	www.cignamedicare.com /medicare_dynamic/clickwrap/clickwrap.asp?url=currentbulletin (1335 words)

	Projekt "Current Procedural Terminology - Poland"
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) jest systemem kodowania procedur i świadczeń wykonywanych przez lekarzy i innych fachowych pracowników ochrony zdrowia w Stanach Zjednoczonych.
		CPT jest podstawą do tworzenia w oddzielnym, niezależnym procesie Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), która opisuje względną wartość poszczególnych procedur i świadczeń.
		Ogromne znaczenie ma również wyłącznie merytoryczny charakter listy kodów i niezależność procesu CPT od wpływów politycznych, organizacyjnych czy ekonomicznych.
	www.nil.org.pl /xml/nil/tematy/cpt (383 words)

	AMA (CPT) Code Information and Education
		CPT® is Current Procedural Terminology, and was developed by the American Medical Association in 1966.
		The 16-member CPT Editorial Panel meets 4 times a year and considers proposals for changes to CPT.
		The Editorial Panel is supported in its efforts by the CPT Advisory Committee, which is made up of representatives of more than 90 medical specialty societies and other health care professional organizations.
	www.ama-assn.org /ama/pub/category/3884.html (272 words)

	Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2002 (Professional Edition, Spiral-Bound Version) Book (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2002 (Professional Edition, Spiral-Bound Version) by: American Medical Association, American Medical Association
		Where as the CPT EXPERT coder provides all the extra info, it may not be as "eye-appealing" as the Prof Ed, but it's much more precise.
		As a coding/compliance auditor and educator, I recommend this edition of CPT as compared to the standard edition.
	scrubsbyjanice.com /medical/review24.html (401 words)

	CPT Coding Made Easy changes for 2001
		A new appendix with the complete set of CPT codes, descriptors, guidelines and modifiers from the American Medical Association--in effect an entire new publication.
		All codes and descriptors in CPT Coding Made Easy have been updated to reflect the changes in the 2001 CPT.
		CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
	www.mcmg.com /new2001.html (346 words)

	CBT Direct - A Leader in Certification Training
		Developed by the American Medical Association (AMA), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are standard codes selected by HIPAA used to describe services in electronic transactions.
		Developed in the 1960s, CPT has become part of the standard code set for Medicare and Medicaid claims.
		CPT has also been adopted by private insurance carriers and managed care companies.
	www.med-courses.com /cpt/default.asp (143 words)

	LICENSE FOR USE OF "Physicians' CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		CPT codes and descriptions only are copyright 1999 American Medical Association.
		You, your employees and agents are authorized to use CPT internally within your organization for the sole use by yourself, employees and agents.
		Current Dental Terminology, (CDT) (including procedure codes, nomenclature,descriptors and other data contained therein) is copyright by the American Dental Association.
	www.medicareaz.bcbsaz.com /license.asp (355 words)

	CPT/HCPCS Code, CPT/HCPCS Coding Solutions
		This file lists CPT codes, their narrative descriptions, appropriate procedures and flags used to validate health care claims.
		CPT is an abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.
		The CPT coding communicates a claim for the procedures and services you provided to the patient.
	www.data-files.com /cpt-hcpcs.htm (225 words)

	Coding Conundrums - Screening and Developmental Testing Codes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for screening and developmental testing.
		The year 2003 saw two codes specifically relating to ‘developmental and behavioral’ pediatrics approved by CMS and thereby setting the path for reimbursement for the services these codes cover.
		The practice expense is dictated by the cost(s) of the instruments CPT 96110 “Developmental Screening” was an existing code that did not have ‘practice expense’ factored in and therefore was not a ‘big ticket’ item for most physicians providing services to children.
	www.dbpeds.org /articles/detail.cfm?id=123 (236 words)

	CPT Codes - Please refer to your AMA manuals for the most accurate and current information. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		CPT Codes - Please refer to your AMA manuals for the most accurate and current information.
		Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code numbers for office pulmonary function tests as specified by the American Medical Association (AMA).
		All CPT codes and nomenclature of Copyright 2000 American Medical Association.
	www.jonesmedical.com /resources/cpt.html (193 words)

	Amazon.com: Current Procedural Terminology: CPT 2002 (Professional Edition, Spiral-Bound Version): Books: American ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		CPT Professional 2005: Current Procedural Terminology (Cpt / Current Procedural Terminology (Professional Edition)) by American Medical Association
		As of January 1, 2005, CPT 2004 and earlier versions are not compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
		I currently work in a family practice office and we use the standard CPT 2000 code book.
	www.amazon.com /Current-Procedural-Terminology-Professional-Spiral-Bound/dp/1579472214 (1163 words)

	books about: cpt (reimbursement psychiatrists comprehensive) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		This cpt coding manual has all the latest medical terminology and codes that you will need to know.
		A one-of-a-kind resource, the CPT® Expert provides physician office coders with all of the CPT® codes, plus detailed guidance on how to improve coding accuracy, increase coding efficiency and expedite claim submission by clarifying annual CPT® code changes and detailing the implications of the changes.
		Workbook is designed for building coding skills by providing real-life scenarios and operative procedures for a variety of skill levels, along with advice for appropriate code assignment.
	www.very-clever.com /books/cpt (1091 words)

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