A coder finds two codes to report a service provided; one code is in the Level I manual and one is in the Level II manual. The code descriptions are identical. What should the coder do?

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Level I codes, which are part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, are generally the preferred choice for reporting medical services and procedures unless specific instructions from the payer indicate otherwise.

A Coder Finds Two Codes to Report a Service Provided;