An Overview of the Appendixes (June 2006)

Why This Topic Matters

The appendixes can affect how users interpret and locate supplemental CPT information, so knowing what each one contains helps coders, billers, and compliance staff find the right reference sections more efficiently.

Article Sections

1. Appendix A, Modifiers

   Introduces the appendix that gathers modifier-related reference material and related usage guidance within the CPT codebook.

2. Appendix B, Summary of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions

   Summarizes the appendix that tracks annual CPT codebook changes and highlights how updates are identified in the text.

3. Appendix C, Clinical Examples

   Describes the appendix that presents clinical examples for evaluation and management services and explains its relationship to the codebook text.

4. Appendix D, Summary of CPT Add-on Codes

   Covers the appendix that lists add-on code references for the current edition of the CPT codebook.

5. Appendix E, Summary of CPT Codes Exempt From Modifier 51

   Summarizes the appendix devoted to codes identified as exempt from a particular modifier in the CPT codebook.

6. Appendix F, Summary of CPT Codes Exempt From Modifier 63

   Summarizes the appendix devoted to codes identified as exempt from a particular modifier in the CPT codebook.

7. Appendix G, Summary of CPT Codes That Include Conscious Sedation

   Describes the appendix listing procedures that include conscious sedation as part of the service reference.

8. Appendix H, Alphabetic Index of Performance Measures by Clinical Condition or Topic

   Covers the appendix that organizes performance measures by condition or topic and references the related Category II material.

9. Appendix I, Genetic Testing Code Modifiers

   Describes the appendix that provides a modifier system related to molecular laboratory and genetic testing references.

10. Appendix J, Electrodiagnostic Medicine Listing of Sensory, Motor, and Mixed Nerves

    Summarizes the appendix that provides electrodiagnostic medicine reference tables and nerve family listings.

11. Appendix K, Product Pending FDA Approval

    Covers the appendix that lists vaccine product references pending FDA approval and notes how status changes are communicated.

12. Appendix L, Vascular Families

    Describes the appendix that presents vascular family reference tables used in procedure code assignment.