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CPB · Question #162

What are Category II codes?

The correct answer is C. Optional performance measurement tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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Question

What are Category II codes?

Options

ATemporary codes for data collection purposes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a
BProcedures/ services identified by a five digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature; these
COptional performance measurement tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier

How the community answered

(43 responses)

A
16% (7)
B
9% (4)
C
74% (32)

Topics

#Category II codes#CPT code types#performance measurement#alphanumeric codes

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