AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 7 (July)
Category III Code Update (July 2006)
July 2006 pages 16-18 Category III Code Update CPT Category III codes are a temporary set of codes used for tracking new and emerging technologies. These codes are intended to facilitate data collection and the assessment of new services and procedures to determine whether there is widespread usage or clinical efficacy or to indicate that the technologies are in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process. Category III codes do not conform to the same requirements as the CPT Category I codes, which are approved by the AMA CPT Editorial Panel. For Category I codes, the AMA CPT...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant update covers the July 2006 release of CPT Category III codes, including the general purpose of the Category III section, how the update cycle and publication timing work, and which new or revised emerging-technology codes were released for implementation. It is intended for coding professionals, physicians, and others who need to monitor new CPT Category III activity and understand the scope of the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Category III code updates help readers keep track of emerging technologies and procedures that may affect documentation, reporting, and code set maintenance. The article is useful for anyone following CPT editorial changes and planning for new or revised reporting options.
Article Sections
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July 2006 pages 16-18
Introduces the update and provides context for the Category III code release timeframe and publication source.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and role of CPT Category III codes
- How Category III code release and expiration timing is described
- Which broad areas of emerging technology are addressed in the update
- How the July 2006 publication fits into the CPT codebook cycle
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Physicians and other qualified health care professionals
- Coding educators
- Compliance and reimbursement staff
- Health services researchers
- Health policy professionals
Codes Discussed
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