Glossaries in the CPT Assistant (Fall 1992)

Fall 1992 page 34 Coding Clarification Glossaries in the CPT Assistant Why do we include a glossary with many of the articles in the CPT Assistant ? We try to include all the information you need to understand that concept/procedure in one place. We don't want you to have to reference your CPT book, ICD-9-CM book, and a medical dictionary in order to understand an article in the CPT Assistant . We realize the time you have to read an article is limited. If you don't have all the information you need when you read the article, you'll put the article...

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This short CPT Assistant item explains the purpose of including glossaries alongside selected articles. It is relevant to coders and other readers who use CPT Assistant for guidance and want to understand the publication’s approach to presenting technical terminology in context.

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It helps readers understand the educational intent of CPT Assistant articles and why supplemental terminology support is provided when technical concepts are discussed.

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  1. Coding Clarification

    A short clarification about the publication’s approach to helping readers understand technical concepts in CPT Assistant articles.

What You Will Learn

  • Why CPT Assistant articles may include glossaries
  • How glossaries are intended to support reader comprehension
  • What the article says about presenting technical terms in context
  • How the publication aims to reduce the need to consult multiple reference sources

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance staff
  • Healthcare documentation professionals

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