Which statement about the spine codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 is true?

Which statement about the spine codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 is true?

• A. They are CPT codes for spine anatomy segments
• B. They are ICD-10 diagnosis codes
• C. They are DRG codes
• D. They are anesthesia codes

Answer: (C)

These numbers are CPT codes used to report chiropractic manipulative treatment of the spine. CPT codes describe procedures and services, not diagnoses or hospital payment groupings. The spine codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 specify chiropractic manipulation across different numbers of regions treated. They are not ICD-10 diagnosis codes, not DRG payment codes, and not anesthesia codes.

These numbers are CPT codes used to report chiropractic manipulative treatment of the spine. CPT codes describe procedures and services, not diagnoses or hospital payment groupings. The spine codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 specify chiropractic manipulation across different numbers of regions treated. They are not ICD-10 diagnosis codes, not DRG payment codes, and not anesthesia codes.