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AMA 2024 CPT Code Set_ Addressing Language Barriers and Immunization Codes

AMA 2024 CPT Code Set: Addressing Language Barriers and Immunization Codes

The American Medical Association (AMA) has made significant updates to the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. These changes aim to address language barriers and streamline coding for COVID-19 immunizations. One notable update is the addition of Spanish descriptors to the CPT code set, allowing for better communication and understanding of medical services. This […]
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How Medical Coding Automation Enhances Primary Care Practices

How Medical Coding Automation Enhances Primary Care Practices

Physicians are currently facing challenging times. The existing shortage of doctors, compounded by the pandemic, has exacerbated the patient-to-physician ratio. With an increase in patients, there’s a corresponding surge in administrative tasks for doctors. Consequently, this diminishes the time available for patient care and heightens stress levels among physicians. Furthermore, this situation often leads to […]
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How CPT codes help track COVID-19 vaccine life cycle

How CPT codes help track COVID-19 vaccine life cycle

  The ability to rapidly and accurately report such granular detail requires a robust data infrastructure. Instrumental to this infrastructure are the specific AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) product and administrative codes related to COVID-19 vaccines. Long described as the “common language of medicine,” the CPT code set is kept current through the work of the CPT Editorial […]
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