Entries in the CPT manual are designed to save space. How is this accomplished?
What will be an ideal response?
Semicolons are used in the code description. The first code and its corresponding definition is listed complete. However, the stem of the entry ends with the semicolon. Each associated code entry that follows is indented and the description prior to the semicolon from the first entry is not repeated; only what is different is listed.
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Operative Report Abstract from Documentation: a. What is a K-wire? b. What procedure was performed for this patient? c. Time to Code:
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?