CodingQuestion 8 of 100
CPT Category III codes are best described as:
a.Permanent codes for well-established surgical procedures
b.Codes used exclusively for anesthesia services
c.Quality-measurement codes that carry no procedure meaning
d.Temporary codes for emerging technologies, services, and procedures
Explanation
Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes (four digits followed by the letter T) used to track new and emerging technologies. Using them allows data collection on utilization and outcomes before a service may be considered for Category I status. They are archived or converted after a set period if not adopted.
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