Block 24c contains which types of codes?

Block 24c contains which types of codes?

• A. ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
• B. Diagnosis pointers
• C. Place of service codes
• D. CPT or HCPCS codes (with modifiers)

Answer: (D)

Block 24C is where you put the actual procedure or service codes that describe what was done for the patient. These are CPT or HCPCS codes, and modifiers may be added to give extra detail about the service (such as bilateral procedures or a specific technique). That specificity is what these codes provide, which is why this block is used for CPT/HCPCS codes with modifiers. Other code types have their own places on the form: ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes appear in the diagnosis area (with diagnosis pointers linking to the services), and place of service codes go in the place-of-service field. So the correct concept is that Block 24C holds CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, including any modifiers used to fine-tune the description.

Block 24C is where you put the actual procedure or service codes that describe what was done for the patient. These are CPT or HCPCS codes, and modifiers may be added to give extra detail about the service (such as bilateral procedures or a specific technique). That specificity is what these codes provide, which is why this block is used for CPT/HCPCS codes with modifiers. Other code types have their own places on the form: ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes appear in the diagnosis area (with diagnosis pointers linking to the services), and place of service codes go in the place-of-service field. So the correct concept is that Block 24C holds CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, including any modifiers used to fine-tune the description.