Category III - Part 2 of 2 (July 2007)

Why This Topic Matters

Category III code articles help users understand newly introduced and evolving services that may affect documentation, charge capture, and code research. This piece is especially relevant to teams tracking CPT updates, specialty-specific procedures, and the timing of code implementation.

Article Sections

1. July 2007 pages 6-11

   Publication and page reference for the article content. It situates the discussion within the July 2007 CPT Assistant issue.

2. Coding Communication: Category III - Part 2 of 2

   Introductory overview of the continuation of a Category III series and the general scope of the emerging technologies covered in this installment.

3. Computer-Aided Detection of Breast Lesions on MRI Data, Using Pharmacokinetic Analysis

   Discussion of a breast MRI-related Category III topic involving computer analysis and physician review. Includes procedure context and add-on code framing.

4. Therapeutic Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

   Overview of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment-related Category III topic. Includes planning, delivery, and reporting context with related service combinations.

5. Transmyocardial Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect, With Implant

   Coverage of a cardiac structural repair topic involving transmyocardial closure and implant use. Includes distinction between related code variants and procedural context.

6. Rhinophototherapy

   Discussion of a nasal light-based treatment service and its procedure context. The section describes how the service is framed within Category III reporting.

7. Stereotactic Placement of Intracranial Infusion Catheter

   Overview of stereotactic placement for intracranial infusion access. The section covers planning and catheter-placement context for therapeutic delivery in the brain.

8. Anorectal Fistula Repair, With Plug

   Discussion of a minimally invasive anorectal fistula repair topic using a plug-based approach. The section explains the procedural setting and Category III reporting context.

9. Insertion of Posterior Lumbar Spinous Process Distraction Devices

   Coverage of a lumbar spine device insertion topic related to treatment of spinal stenosis. Includes single-level and additional-level reporting context.

10. Intraoperative Intraocular Pressure Monitoring

    Overview of intraoperative pressure monitoring during eye surgery. Includes the clinical example and the broader procedural context for this monitoring service.

11. Computer-Aided Detection of Chest Radiographs (Rapid Lung Screen)

    Discussion of chest radiograph computer-aided detection in relation to primary and remote interpretation. Covers how the article frames the imaging workflow and reporting context.

12. Transluminal Dilation of Aqueous Outflow Canal (Open Angle Glaucoma Procedures)

    Coverage of glaucoma-related transluminal dilation procedures and device retention distinctions. The section addresses the broader Category III topic and its ophthalmology context.

13. Category III code release timing and updates

    Closing information on CPT Editorial Panel release timing, publication cycles, and web site update availability. It provides general implementation context for Category III codes.