The American Medical Association (AMA) has released an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), introducing a new code for reporting antigen testing of patients suspected to be infected with COVID-19. Approved on June 25 during a meeting of the CPT Editorial Panel, this update signifies a milestone in expediting the review of proposed changes […]
How to code Medicare Part B claims for reimbursement. These past few months have been a whirlwind for everyone, but it’s fair to say medical coders have been hit with a category 5 hurricane. New codes and revised guidelines have been whirring about, making our heads spin. And now we have another new CPT® code […]
Among the upcoming changes to the CPT code set are updates to the radiology codes and medicine sections. This article discusses those updates, which take effect for all claims submitted on or after Jan 1. New CPT code Revised CPT code Resequenced CPT code Designated add-on CPT code Radiology Many “radiologic exam” radiology codes were […]