When coding CPT procedures, an add-on code will describe ____.
A) special circumstances that apply to a procedure
B) surgical or other supplies that were used during a procedure
C) other procedures done in addition to a main procedure
D) medications used during a procedure
E) the type of anesthetic that was used during a procedure

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Add-on codes in CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) are used to describe procedures that are performed in addition to a primary procedure. They cannot stand alone and must be used in conjunction with a primary procedure code.

When Coding CPT Procedures, an Add-On Code Will Describe ____