Category II and III Codes Update (August 2003)

Why This Topic Matters

The update helps readers recognize the differences between CPT tracking code categories and understand how the 2003 release information was organized for reporting, quality measurement, and emerging technologies.

Article Sections

1. August 2003 pages 1-5

   Introductory material describing the update’s publication context and the general purpose of the CPT tracking code categories.

2. Category II and III Codes Update

   Overview of Category III emerging-technology tracking codes and the broader context for Category II performance-measure tracking codes.

3. Example of Category III Codes Adopted as Category I

   A brief example showing how an item from the Category III set is discussed in relation to later Category I reporting concepts.

4. Category III Codes

   A listing of the Category III codes included in this update, with related notes and cross-references where present.

5. Introduction of the CPT Category II Codes

   Background on the development, purpose, and publication structure of Category II performance-measure tracking codes.

6. Category II Codes Release Schedule

   A schedule showing release and implementation timing for Category II code updates across multiple panel action periods.

7. CPT Category II Code

   The Category II code list and associated release/implementation dates presented in the update.