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· Bullet
Bullet is used to indicate a new procedure or service code.
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Δ Triangle
Triangle indicates that the code has been changed or modified.
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+ plus sign
Plus sign is used to indicate an add-on code
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⊘ Null sign
Null symbol is used to identify a modifier -51 exempt code.
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> < a left and right triangle
a right and left triangle indicates the beginning and end of the text changes
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☉ circled bullet
A circled bullet indicates the code includes moderate sedation
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O circle with an arrow
reference to CPT Assistant, clinical examples in Radiology, and CPT Changes
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# The number sign
The number sign is used to identify codes that have been resequenced and are not placed numerically.
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O zero
O indicates a reinstated/recycled code
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Modifiers
Are two-character codes added to CPT codes to supply specific information about services provided.
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Special Reports
Detailed reports that include adequate definitions or descriptions of the nature, extent, and need for the procedure.
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Unlisted procedures
Procedures that are considered unusual, experimental, or new and does not have an assigned number.
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