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- Discuss the organization, key guidelines, and common modifiers for the Radiology section of CPT.
- Discuss the importance of the number of views taken in radiology coding.
- Explain the difference between the professional and technical components of a procedure.
- Describe the use of contrast material in assigning radiology codes.
- Distinguish between screening and diagnostic services.
- Describe the organization, key guidelines, and common modifiers for the Pathology and Laboratory section of CPT.
- Recognize common laboratory panels and their associated codes.
- Describe the organization, key guidelines, and common modifiers for the Medicine section of CPT.
- Describe the correct coding of immunizations.
- Assign CPT radiology, pathology and laboratory, and medicine codes with appropriate modifiers based on procedural statements.
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