Whether you work as an employee of a large hospital group or own a private practice, CPT codes play an essential role in all physicians’ lives. Regardless of your specialty and the type of patient care you deliver, it’s crucial you understand all about those five-digit codes.
As a physician, CPT codes may not be your primary focus or something that you’ve given much thought. However, they are an unavoidable part of the job.
From knowing which codes to use and how they affect your bottom line, here’s what physicians need to know about CPT codes.