AMA CPT® Assistant - 1991 Issue 2 (February)

Coding Tips (Summer 1991)

Summer 1991 page 18-end Coding Commentary Coding Tips Listed below are some general tips to ensure accurate reporting of services performed by physicians: 1)    Use current CPT Codes.     CPT is updated annually; using an outdated code may delay the processing of the health insurance claims you submit. 2)    Update your superbill each year to correspond with the annual CPT code changes.     Be sure your superbill reflects the CPT codes for all the services you perform (e.g., all levels of service, common procedures).     Allow ample space on your superbill to write in CPT and ICD-9 codes you use infrequently, or to...

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