You Be the Coder: Look to CPT for 'Primary' Codes

Article Overview

This Find-A-Code article addresses a CPT coding question about which primary procedures are linked to a specific add-on colorectal surgery code. It is aimed at coders working with colorectal surgery reporting and highlights how CPT parenthetical guidance and code relationships help determine when a code may be reported. The article focuses on the general structure of the CPT reference, the set of primary procedures listed by CPT, and the distinction between partial and total colectomy procedures without reproducing detailed coding guidance beyond the source’s scope.