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Step 3 - Double Check the CPT Codes

Updated February 20, 2009

On your doctor's bill, you'll see a five digit code that represents the CPT code.
The CPT codes on your bill should be identical to the service listed.

The CPT codes on your bill should be identical to the service listed.

Trisha Torrey

You'll remember that CPT codes represent all the services a medical provider can possible provide to us. If you are unsure about their use, you can read more about CPT codes, where they come from and why they are important.

On your medical bill, you'll find the CPT codes aligned with the services. Whatever the service title is will be similar, if not exactly the same, as the AMA designation for that service.

A reminder, too, that HCPCS codes, Level I, are identical to CPT codes.

If you want to look up the CPT codes to make sure they are the same as the service listing, you can do so with a CPT code search.

Next: let's look at the diagnostic codes.

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