Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam

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CPT codes are used to code

Procedures
Diagnoses
Medications
Symptoms

The correct answer is: Procedures

CPT codes, or Current Procedural Terminology codes, are specifically designed for documenting and coding a wide range of medical procedures and services provided to patients. These codes are critical for billing purposes and are used by healthcare providers to communicate effectively with insurance companies regarding the services rendered. By accurately using CPT codes, medical professionals can ensure that they are reimbursed for the procedures they perform, such as surgical interventions, diagnostic tests, and other therapeutic activities. While diagnoses are coded using different systems like ICD-10, CPT codes focus exclusively on the actions taken by healthcare providers. This distinction is important for understanding the specific role of coding systems in medical billing and insurance claims processing.