AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 1 (January)
Back to Basics: What's New in the CPT® Codebook (January 2010)
January 2010 pages 6-7 Back to Basics: What's New in the CPT ® Codebook In the CPT ® 2010 Professional codebook, substantial enhancements were made. This article provides an overview of these enhancements, including new code symbols, a table of contents for each of the six sections, and new appendices as well as some changes that have occurred over the years in the CPT codebook. Code Symbols Since our last coverage of the CPT code symbols update in “Back to Basics: Review of Code Symbols” in the April 1999 issue of the CPT Assistant, a few new symbols...
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Article Overview
This article reviews the major presentation and reference changes in the CPT® 2010 Professional codebook. It is aimed at coders, educators, and other CPT users who want to understand how the codebook is organized, what the new symbols and appendices indicate, and how Category II and Category III code information is presented.
Why This Topic Matters
The CPT codebook changes affect how users locate codes, interpret cross-references, and find supplemental information in the official reference set. Understanding these updates helps readers navigate the codebook more efficiently and stay current with CPT organizational changes.
Article Sections
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January 2010 pages 6-7
Introductory publication information and the scope of the codebook update review.
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Code Symbols
A summary of the new and revised symbols used throughout the CPT codebook and where users can find related reference material.
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Section Openers
Changes to the way section headers, hierarchies, illustrations, and page references are presented within the codebook.
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Appendices
An overview of newly added appendices and the general purposes they serve within the CPT codebook.
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Category II CPT Codes
Background on the structure and placement of Category II code information and related reference resources.
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Category III Codes
A general discussion of temporary codes for emerging services and procedures and their relationship to nonspecific coding options.
What You Will Learn
- How CPT codebook updates are organized and highlighted
- What kinds of reference symbols appear in the CPT codebook
- How section openers and appendices support codebook navigation
- How Category II code information is presented in the CPT reference materials
- How Category III codes are positioned within the CPT code set
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Clinics and physician practices using CPT
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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