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Neurosurgery Coding:

Take These Tips to Tame T Codes

Published on Wed Feb 26, 2025

Question: Recently at out neurosurgery clinic, I heard one of the coders tell the other to use a “cat 3” code for a procedure. What is a “cat 3” code, and how does it differ from other CPT® codes? RCI Forum Subscriber Answer: This coder was speaking of CPT® Category III codes, which are also known as T codes. The [...]
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