Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a type of temporary medical code?

Type II CPT codes
CPT Category III codes
Class IV CPT codes
Group II CPT codes

The correct answer is: CPT Category III codes

CPT Category III codes represent a type of temporary medical code that is primarily used for emerging technologies, services, and procedures that are not yet widely performed or recognized. These codes facilitate the collection of data about new and experimental treatments and procedures, allowing for their tracking and analysis in clinical practice. By designating these codes temporarily, the American Medical Association (AMA) provides healthcare practitioners and researchers a way to bill for and analyze these innovative practices while they undergo further evaluation for broader acceptance or permanent coding. Understanding the role of Category III codes within the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system is crucial for clinical documentation and billing, especially in the context of evolving medical practices and technologies.