Changes to the 2006 Category III Codes: Part II of III (March 2006)

Why This Topic Matters

Category III updates can affect how newer procedures and diagnostic tests are tracked in the CPT code set. This article helps readers identify which areas were changed in 2006 and whether the discussion is relevant to musculoskeletal, laboratory, cardiology, pain/sensory testing, or nutritional biomarker services.

Article Sections

1. March 2006 pages 1-5

   Introductory material for the March 2006 installment and the scope of the Category III update series.

2. Extracorporeal Shock Wave

   Discussion of Category III changes related to musculoskeletal shock wave technology and associated reporting updates.

3. Description of Procedure: Code 0019T

   Procedural context for one of the shock wave reporting categories, including general setup and treatment workflow.

4. Description of Procedure: Code 0102T

   Procedural context for a related shock wave reporting category, with emphasis on the general clinical setup and device-related workflow.

5. Code 0103T: Holotranscobalamin

   Overview of a laboratory assay category update and its clinical context in vitamin B12-related evaluation.

6. Clinical Example: 0103T

   A case-based illustration tied to the holotranscobalamin test update.

7. Inert Gas Rebreathing Measurement

   Discussion of cardiac output measurement updates using inert gas rebreathing in rest and exercise settings.

8. Description of Procedure: 0104T

   A procedural example showing inert gas rebreathing in the context of cardiac stress testing and monitoring.

9. Quantitative Sensory Testing

   Overview of Category III updates for sensory testing methods used in neurologic and pain-related assessment.

10. Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acid Test

    Discussion of a laboratory update related to omega-3 fatty acid measurement in red blood cell membranes.