AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 9 (September)
Anogenital Examination (THEN and NOW) (September 2014)
September 2014 page 7 CPT Assistant THEN and NOW As medical terminology and the performance of services and procedures change, so do the associated reporting methods. In this feature, we will regularly revisit previously published articles to correct, revise, update, and/or reiterate long-standing information. Anogenital Examination THEN Code 99170, Anogenital examination with colposcopic magnification in childhood for suspected trauma, was created to report the use of colposcopy or androscopy during examinations of children who were suspected to be victims of sexual abuse. The code was deleted in 1992 and added to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set...
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Article Overview
This article is a concise CPT Assistant “Then and Now” update focused on anogenital examination reporting in children when trauma is suspected. It explains the historical background, the 2014 CPT-era revision, and the broader context of how terminology and imaging practices affected reporting for this service. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinicians working with pediatric forensic or abuse-evaluation services.
Why This Topic Matters
The update helps readers understand that coding for this type of examination was revised to reflect modern documentation and imaging practices. It is useful for anyone maintaining accurate procedural reporting in pediatric trauma or abuse-assessment settings.
What You Will Learn
- How CPT Assistant describes the historical and updated approach to reporting anogenital examination services.
- Why terminology and imaging practices can affect procedural reporting.
- The general context for a CPT revision affecting pediatric trauma-related examinations.
- How documentation and image recording are treated in the updated reporting discussion.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Billing staff
- Pediatric clinicians
- Forensic examiners
Codes Discussed
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