Please provide the meaning/intended purpose for the following symbols used in the CPT coding manual. 1. p   2.  ·    3. +    4. ??5.  X

What will be an ideal response?


1. Description has been substantially altered
2. Appears the first year the code is added to the manual
3. Add-on codes that never stand alone; code primary procedure first, then add-on code.
4. New or revised text
5. Codes exempt from the modifier, but that do not have designated add-on procedures or services

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