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CPB · Question #226

What are Category III codes?

The correct answer is C. Temporary codes for data collection purposes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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Question

What are Category III codes?

Options

AProcedures/ services identified by a five digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature; these
BOptional performance measurement tracking codes that are field (e,g.,1234A); these codes will
CTemporary codes for data collection purposes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a

How the community answered

(34 responses)

A
21% (7)
B
9% (3)
C
71% (24)

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#Category III codes#CPT codes#temporary codes#data collection

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