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New PPE Code

CPT Code 99072: Reimbursement Challenges and Guidance

The American Medical Association (AMA) introduced a new CPT® code, aimed at covering additional provisions to ensure patient and provider safety during a public health emergency (PHE). CPT 99072: Additional supplies, materials, and clinical staff time beyond what is typically included in an office visit or non-facility service(s), when performed during a PHE due to […]
AMA Approves 2 New CPT Codes for COVID-19

AMA Approves 2 New CPT Codes for COVID-19

One of the codes, CPT Code 99072, is for reporting additional supplies used to mitigate spread of the virus. The American Medical Association (AMA) announced, Sept. 8, two new Category I CPT® codes to meet the changing needs of the healthcare industry brought about by the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). The codes were approved […]