AMA CPT® Assistant - 2007 Issue 6 (June)
Category III - Part 1 of 2 (June 2007)
June 2007 pages 7-9 Coding Communication: Category III - Part 1 of 2 Many exciting and diverse changes have been incorporated into the Category III code family for CPT 2007 , including 30 new Category III codes that have been the result of efforts put forth by the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel, the AMA CPT Advisory Committee, and the AMAHealth Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC) members to ensure that new technology is recognized with reporting codes at the earliest possible time. This Coding Communication , one of multiple Category III articles to be featured in upcoming issues of...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant Coding Communication summarizes selected Category III updates for CPT 2007 and explains the scope of newly added reporting categories tied to emerging technology. It is aimed at coding professionals, compliance staff, and other readers who need to understand which broad services and procedure families were added, how the article organizes the new reporting options, and which organizations contributed to the code development process.
Why This Topic Matters
Category III code updates often affect how new technologies are reported and tracked before they move into other code sets. This article helps readers identify the main service areas covered by the 2007 additions and understand the general structure of the guidance.
Article Sections
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June 2007 pages 7-9
Introductory publication details and a high-level overview of selected Category III changes for CPT 2007. Mentions the organizations involved in developing the new reporting options.
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Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation (0141T-0143T)
Covers the new Category III reporting category for pancreatic islet cell transplantation and the broad procedural approaches used in this service family.
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Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomographic Angiography (CCTA)
Reviews the heart CT and CCTA reporting series and the general distinctions among the newly added cardiac imaging codes.
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AAA Endovascular Repair Transcatheter Procedures for Aneurysm Pressure Monitoring
Summarizes the reporting category for wireless pressure sensor placement and follow-up physiologic study related to aneurysm repair monitoring.
What You Will Learn
- How the article groups selected 2007 CPT Category III updates
- Which broad clinical service areas were newly represented in the code family
- How the article frames the role of emerging technology reporting
- What general types of cardiac imaging and aneurysm monitoring topics are discussed
- Which professional organizations were involved in the Category III code development process
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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