Which punctuation mark between codes in the CPT manual indicates a range of codes is available?

The punctuation mark that indicates a range of codes in the CPT manual is the hyphen. When you see a hyphen between two code numbers in the CPT coding system, it signifies that all codes from the first number up to and including the second number are included within that range. This helps coders quickly understand that a series of related codes exists without having to list each one individually. For example, if the codes 12345-12350 are listed with a hyphen, it indicates that codes 12345, 12346, 12347, 12348, 12349, and 12350 are all applicable in that range. This system enhances efficiency in coding by clearly defining the scope of related codes in a compact format.