Appendices J, K, and L (December 2005)

December 2005 page 9 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Appendices J, K, and L (Q&A) Question Can you provide the name of each new appendix added to CPT 2006 as well as a description of each? AMA Comment For CPT 2006, the appendix section has again been revised and includes 3 new appendices. The new appendices include a listing of the codes pending FDA approval at the time of the codebook's publication and two anatomic listings of nerve and vascular families as coding resources. The 3 new appendices are as follows: Appendix J: Electrodiagnostic Medicine Listing of Sensory, Motor...

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Article Overview

This article explains the addition of three new appendices to CPT 2006 and describes their broad purpose as reference tools for reporting and classification. It is relevant to coding professionals who track CPT updates, appendix changes, and related AMA/FDA publication notices.

Why This Topic Matters

CPT appendix updates can affect how coders locate reference material and understand newly published resources tied to procedures and products. The article helps readers identify which new appendices were introduced and the general categories of information they contain.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    Introduces a Q&A format about new appendix additions in CPT 2006 and the general reasons they were added.

  2. AMA Comment

    Summarizes the new appendices and describes their broad reference purposes, including product and anatomy-oriented listings.

What You Will Learn

  • What new appendices were added to CPT 2006
  • The general purpose of the new appendix reference materials
  • How the article frames updates from the AMA and FDA-related status changes
  • Which types of coding specialties and reference listings are addressed

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Healthcare documentation specialists

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