AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Quarter 3; For Your Information
New Category III CPT codes
New Category III CPT codes became effective for the reporting of certain services provided July 1, 2017. The new Category III CPT codes are listed in the table below. Category III CPT Code Long Descriptor 0469T Retinal polarization scan, ocular screening with on-site automated results, bilateral 0470T Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for microstructural and morphological imaging of skin, image acquisition, interpretation, and report; first lesion 0471T Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for microstructural and morphological imaging of skin, image acquisition, interpretation, and report; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 0472T Device evaluation, interrogation, and...
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Article Overview
This page covers a set of new Category III CPT codes that became effective for reporting services provided on July 1, 2017. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to identify newly released CPT Category III additions and understand the scope of the services they represent at a high level. The article is primarily a code listing with an effective date and no broader policy discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
New CPT Category III additions can affect charge capture, reporting workflows, and code awareness for services introduced or revised for a specific date of service. Reviewing this update helps users confirm whether the article is relevant to current coding reference needs.
What You Will Learn
- Which new CPT Category III codes were introduced in the update
- The effective date associated with the code additions
- The general service areas covered by the listed codes
- How the article is organized as a code table update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Clinical documentation staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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