Q...I'm in so much pain, Why aren't you doing more for me...

Even though doctor knows you're in pain, he just might not have right treatment available to offer you. You may have to accept this, (But look at alternative forms of treatment as well).

Q...What about any new developments, there must be something to help me...

Ask to be kept informed, and tell your doctor you wish to be considered for treatment as soon as it becomes available.

Q...Can you refer me to anyone else...

Many people with chronic pain gain comfort from other therapies such as physiotherapy, psychologists, counsellors and specialist pain clinics. Ask your doctor to refer you to one of these, (It may help).

One last thing, don't ever assume it's not worth going back to your doctors because you have had your pain for ages, (especially if you never had a proper diagnosis), because it's never to late to get one...

Just think, a more careful investigation of your symptoms may lead to a more effective treatment.

Don't give up until you have exhausted every avenue (And hey even then don't give up)...

Hope this helps you for when you next visit your doctor...

CPT Codes are classified into three categories. Category I are five digit codes that make up main body of CPT Codes. When someone refers to CPT Codes, they are generally referring to category I. The codes found in category I represent procedures that are consistent with contemporary medical practice and are widely performed. Category I codes are then broken down into following six sections.

1. Evaluation and Management

2. Anesthesiology

3. Surgery

4. Radiology

5. Pathology and Laboratory

6. Medicine

Category II CPT Codes are supplemental tracking codes that are used for performance measurement. They typically describe services that are included in an evaluation and management service. They are optional four digit codes followed by letter "F" which should not be used as a substitute for category I codes.

Category III CPT Codes represent temporary codes for new and developing technologies. They were created to allow for data collection and tracking for new procedures and services. Category III codes are different from Category I CPT codes in that they identify services that may not be performed by many health care professionals. The hope behind these codes is to help researchers track developing technology and services to facilitate widespread use and clinical effectiveness. The Category III codes are four digits long followed by letter "T". These codes are intended to be temporary and will be abandoned if procedure or service is not accepted as a Category I code within five years.

As you can see, CPT Codes are a valuable asset to medical world. They create a unified system of coding that is accepted and used throughout United States. These codes are modified and updated every year to account for changes in medical field. You now have a better knowledge of how your medical health provider is charged each and every time you have any medical work performed.