B. CPT: The Book

In this video I discuss the CPT code book. I am amazed at the number of medical coding educational programs that do not discuss how to use the code books. So, in this video, I do just that. I discuss each section of the CPT code book.

[@polishedbychar9232]

I pray that you're blessed 10 fold for sharing your knowledge! You're a phenomenal teacher!

[@carynbrame4904]

Can't thank you enough for shedding some light on this. Why do programs/instructors/online curriculums, more specifically overlook this???!!! Why aren't the accreditations organizations making sure this is covered???? I can read this all day long, but having someone and someone as nice as you to relay much needed information. You know your stuff! God bless you and thank you again!!!

[@claricemoore1955]

Thank you for your tutorials. I need to pass my online course.

[@susanwick3780]

You truly are an excellent instructor.

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you so much Susan Wick.

[@breilly8743]

A couple of thousands and a year spent in school and not once was any of our books broken done like this. Until now, I didn't even know the CPT book had an index *facepalm* THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! May God bless you a million times over and over! I feel MUCH better about taking my CPC Exam now.

[@codemastercoach6636]

So glad I can help you Becca Reilly.

[@bellamc290]

I just started a CPC course through AAPC and your lessons are 100%better than AAPC's online course. Your explanations are helping me sooo much. Thank you!

[@codemastercoach6636]

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[@joycekennedy3207]

Oh my gosh, you taught this better than my instructor at the community college. I’ve been going there for a month and a half and I haven’t grasp anything..thanks for this wonderful explanation. Great job 😍

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thanks Joyce Kennedy.

[@schafferchenanigans]

I was strongly considering dropping my current cpt class before coming across your channel. Thank you

[@angelkim9080]

Thank you in a million, I am currently taking coding class (adult school), but at the end of the day I always felt empty handed. When I came across your video I know that it'll be a big help. Thank you so much. God bless you million folds.

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Thank you Angel Kim.

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Thank you Tiffelaneous.

[@zenaidacarrero7257]

I am taking an online course at college, its hard, but you explain it so well. Thank you so much, I am going to try to bootcamp myself with all your videos to see if I get it. I am having a hard time putting it all together.

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Zenaida Carrero. You can do this. It will just take lots of practice.

[@defilosofoyloco]

Jezzzz! You break it down so well! I am so happy I am a follower!!!!!! These videos are helping me so much!

[@codemastercoach6636]

So glad to hear that D Ania. My work is not in vain...

[@lanaknorman1202]

my book's CPT/ICD-10-CM is 2021 but I understand.. your teaching is on point... my test in April 2021..HAPPY I FOUND YOU!!!!

[@jodibrown4776]

Thank you for this! I am doing medical billing and coding now, and I love your work, and how you break it down!

[@abitt2060]

i am happy because i found you finally, thank you for your explanations , would you please make video on how to encode using CPT with examples, i am a medical coding student

[@twilaklense5202]

Thank you coach, I am getting a better understanding of the CPT code book now. I really appreciate the time you take to help inform us all . :)

[@garcialucky9]

I'd like to thank you for not only your whole channel but the videos you post! I study online for MBC and I will admit that using the CPT code book is one that I have had the hardest to look up codes. I don't know if I'm just use to the ICD-10-CM code book but man, I was failing my class bcse I just couldn't understand my book! I was THAT student who would go by sections and just browse down the codes looking for the right one lol smh being an online student makes it harder to get one on one with my professors as its emails and waiting for replies (not to long of a wait but if I have a quick question, I can forget what im asking by the time they answer me) but anyways, Id like to thank you for this video because you really broke it down in more detail as to what I already knew (or didn't know).

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Cristina Garcia.

[@carolemerle9995]

Fantastic instructor. You break down and explain things so well. If I was there in person, I'd hug you lol

[@codemastercoach6636]

Haha! Thank you Carole M.

[@issyoj8630]

Grateful for this! This opened my eye to somethings I don't know about CPT coding...Am taking medical coding and billing course_Cpt has not be easy for me. Am praying to be an expert like you! I will go check on the ICD-10 diagnostic code you did Thanks!

[@codemastercoach6636]

Glad I could assist. Welcome aboard!

[@tonyapugh7251]

Thank you so much for this video. I am in an online class in advanced medical coding and auditing and seem to always be off by a code when coding CPT and your video helped me realize how unfamiliar I am with my CPT book. Thank you for actually teaching me how to use my CPT Book !

[@codemastercoach6636]

Your welcome Latonnia Pugh.

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[@codemastercoach6636]

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[@minaahmad5547]

I am so happy I found you! You've helped shed light with my ICD and CPT books! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH.

[@Shujon326]

You are such an amazing tutor!!! My instructor sucks! I can barely understand what he's trying to explain! Please keep these videos coming!

[@codemastercoach6636]

Will do Jainal Shahid.

[@ellecapri2386]

I'm very thankful I found you Ma'am! You explained it well. Just started reading the book. Kudos!😊

[@dantina777]

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[@codemastercoach6636]

Welcome aboard Dantina I. Thank you.

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Thank you Shanta L.

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Thank you Aliaa.

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[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Rainia Ananda. I upgraded my camera since then and the tapping noise has stopped so it must have been the camera. I am so sorry about the noise. I have since stopped MedicalCoderLife because KZbin kept giving me a hard time with my videos. But CodeMasterCoach will remain active.

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[@jodiclark3182]

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[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Jodi Clark.

[@portalcuba]

Excellent! Great video

[@valeyasher1642]

I really enjoy your style of teaching. Do you have any updated CPT videos? Thank you.

[@sandracollins7759]

Thank you so much, I enjoyed your presentation and was able to follow it.

[@codemastercoach6636]

Your welcome Sandra Collins.

[@michellemurrell8290]

$3,000.00 on school and NEVER knew this section existed 😐 Thank you

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Wow! I am hearing comments like this more and more. This scares me. Sorry Michelle Murrell.

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amazing teacher. I am really understanding your lecture. thank you

[@codemastercoach6636]

You're welcome Arnetta Hicklin.

[@mitzkitty]

your videos are so amaizing, they helped me a lot, but can u do video about coding for long term care facilities, I do code in a rehab/nursing home facility and I am the only coder here and it is my first coding job and I felt lost at first since I did not have no one to go to, but I had to learn on my own since I learned outpatient coding in school, nothing related to LTAC facilities. Here I only do ICD 10 thank you

[@codemastercoach6636]

Will do mitzkitty. Hang in there, you can do it!

[@REDRUMd2d]

Great info.

[@susanwick3780]

Thank you Coach for this video.

[@codemastercoach6636]

You are welcome Susan Wick.

[@aliaa2601]

Thank you so much before I see the video, because I saw the previous video and it is so helpful

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Thanks for the vote of confidence Aliaa.

[@karinavintimilla-figueroa6844]

Excellent!.

[@aldenajohnson6985]

Just join in I am trying to prepare for my certification exam cpc. Do you have any teaching on what I need to focus on in my studies?

[@shannanirish7663]

great video....thanks again!

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Shannan Irish.

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[@Kandychelle]

Thank you this was so helpful. Will you be going section by section of the cpt book?

[@TheStephen1nyc]

thank you!

[@krbo8698]

Hi Codemaster. I just started my online CPT course. My online module for the course is updated to 2017 but I was sent the 2016 book from school in November. Should I purchase the updated book? Am I going to run into difficulty having a more dated book? School says it is fine to use and will be acceptable for the AAPC exams this year.. I would like to have every advantage I can have, however money is TIGHT.. Would appreciate your input.. Thanks!

[@codemastercoach6636]

Kr Bo just make sure you get the 2017 Coding Guidelines. Look at the front of your code book and see what year is in there. The 2016 books have the 2016 guidelines in them. Also, double check with the AAPC because the test changes over to the 2017 guidelines after the first quarter. So, don't take schools advice without confirming with AAPC.

[@calebbelcher8430]

Awesome,

[@codemastercoach6636]

Thank you Caleb Belcher

[@Tracy_F]

This is so helpful.

[@alisa-franco]

Not sure which one of your videos it was but I'm in a medical billing and coding class now and you had said something about people wanting you to send them the transcription of one of your videos and I can't find that specific one but I know I would like to have that as well could you please send it to me

[@alisa-franco]

Who could I be certified through other than the NHA

[@nadinemann6587]

Can you visually look up a different codes using the appendix and see how you do it. I need visual aid to understand.

[@roslandjbell6501]

Thank you

[@codemastercoach6636]

Your welcome Rosland J. Bell.

[@suepereira9883]

excellent

[@josienunez1593]

Where did you go? I love your videos.

[@codemastercoach6636]

I'm actually in the process of building an entire medical coding program. I will be uploading a video soon.

[@roslandjbell6501]

I heard you mention about keeping the forms updated , is there an application that the office will use to where you can alter the form if a code has been changed?

[@codemastercoach6636]

I create my own office forms for the office and then update as needed Rosland J Bell.

[@MsCassie272]

Hi Codemastercoach. Thanks for another good lesson. I followed along as you were explaining the setup. I have 2015 Professional Edition CPT. Would "Appendix P" be included with this book?

[@codemastercoach6636]

Cassie Adams, I don't have my 2015 edition anymore. Sorry.

[@nalondaallen1195]

CodeMaster Coach i truly enjoy your classes

[@tessiefofana2400]

I have a sinking suspicion all was not disclosed when I enrolled in the current program I am in at the local Community College here. I was told to purchase the ICD 10 CM, CPT and HCPCS books for my comprehensive coding course. I now hear you mention a PCS. What is that, and what is the difference in the National Exams that would allow you to work in a physician's office versus a hospital?

[@codemastercoach6636]

ICD-10-PCS prepares you for coding procedures in a hospital (inpatient) setting. It sounds like your program is preparing you for the CPC exam which is a physician office (outpatient) setting certification. Make your program work for you. I think the CPC certification is an excellent starting point with coding.

[@tessiefofana2400]

Thank you so very much for your encouragement.

[@karlahill7662]

Hey great code master coach? Have a question for ya. Because everything going digital in your opinion and experience and insight are the coding jobs still going to be in need in two years? I am currently enrolled in health technology administration which I have 6 more months of my goal is to be enrolled in a AHIMA accredited course with coding by next fall would it be worth my time? Will coder jobs still be needed? My goal is to be a accredited medical coder contractor! Plzzzzzz coach your thought would be much appreciated

[@codemastercoach6636]

Karla, I currently use what is call CAC (Computer Assisted Coding). Everyday we realize just how much the human touch is going to have to be involved in the coding because CAC looks for the medical term but does not know when to apply the coding guidelines. Right now Risk Adjustment is stepping in to capture lost revenue that was missed and of course facilities are looking for trained coders to step in and capture these codes. This would have been an ideal time for digital technology, but its just not capable. So, maybe in the future but not in the near future until we can train physicians to dictate a certain way. We have been trying to do that for years.

[@misthwahkp381]

Dr Can you explain that how will we take appropriate code from CPT Book.....? I know about ICD10 CM but CPT no.....

[@codemastercoach6636]

There is an index at the back of the CPT book to look up the procedure. It will give you a range of codes to use and you determine what approach was taken to complete the procedure and assign the correct code.

[@user-pq7fr3js9b]

Dear mam, i am Akash samudre i have 6 year experience in icd 10 Coding but have not cpt knowledge because i have CPT book 📚 please

[@Als1822]

how do we remember all these appendices

[@codemastercoach6636]

Als, you don't have to remember them. They are in the book if you need them. Just refer to them as needed.

[@sally_singz4383]

Which exam prep book would be best to purchase when studying for the ccsp exam? I have 3 years of coding experience only. Do you think I will have a problem when I apply to take the exam?

[@codemastercoach6636]

AHIMA does have a CCS-P review book and so does PRG. I'm familiar with PRG but have not reviewed the AHIMA guide.

[@sally_singz4383]

CodeMaster Coach Thank you so much...

[@tressyaustin5205]

I don't have the book

[@codemastercoach6636]

Tressy Austin, if your college does not provide the book, then I recommend checking the AAPC website for Amazon.com

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Hello! Will have an email? To communicate?

[@LisaRonquillo-pi5bz]

Shaking noise in the back round!

[@codemastercoach6636]

Old video. New equipment.

[@LisaRonquillo-pi5bz]

Blurry

[@codemastercoach6636]

Again, that is all you got from the video?

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this is hard to watch with the typing noise in the background... like nails on a chalkboard :(

[@codemastercoach6636]

Tina Rosier, I purchased a new camera since and the noise stops.

[@lovebugk2336]

Thank you

[@codemastercoach6636]

Your welcome Lovebug k23.