| name | procedure-identification |
| description | Map plain English service descriptions to CPT procedure codes |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| triggers | ["user_mentions_procedure","user_mentions_test","user_mentions_scan","user_mentions_treatment"] |
Procedure Identification Skill
This skill translates plain English service descriptions into CPT procedure codes for internal use. Codes are never shown to users.
Purpose
Patients describe services in everyday language:
- "I need a scan for my back"
- "The doctor wants me to do physical therapy"
- "She needs a sleep study"
This skill maps their words to CPT codes needed for coverage checks.
Process
1. Listen for Procedures
Detect when users mention:
- Tests (MRI, CT, X-ray, blood work)
- Treatments (physical therapy, injections, surgery)
- Services (office visits, consultations)
- Equipment (wheelchair, CPAP, walker)
2. Clarify When Ambiguous
Many descriptions could map to multiple codes:
| User Says | Clarify |
|---|
| "scan" | MRI? CT? X-ray? PET? |
| "back scan" | Lumbar? Thoracic? Cervical? With contrast? |
| "physical therapy" |