AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 2 (February)
Changes to Pathology and Laboratory-Part I (February 2006)
February 2006 pages 7-8 Coding Communication:Changes to Pathology and Laboratory-Part I A clarification regarding the discussion of code 83037 was published in October 2006. Part II With advances in modern laboratory techniques, numerous changes have been made to the Pathology and Laboratory section in CPT 2006 with 29 new codes and eight code revisions. Due to the extensive nature of these changes, this article will be divided into two parts. Part I will highlight the Chemistry subsection with 13 code additions and six code revisions. Part II will outline the remaining changes and will be published in a future...
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Article Overview
This article reviews a portion of the CPT 2006 Pathology and Laboratory changes, with emphasis on Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics updates. It is intended for coders, laboratorians, and reimbursement professionals who need a high-level understanding of revised descriptors, new reporting options, deleted codes, and related editorial clarifications. The discussion addresses how the affected CPT areas were reorganized and what types of testing services were newly represented in the code set.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates affect how laboratory services are categorized and reported in CPT, making the article relevant for accurate charge capture, documentation review, and code-set awareness during the 2006 update cycle.
Article Sections
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February 2006 pages 7-8
Introductory notice identifying the publication context and the scope of the first part of the CPT update discussion. It frames the article as one installment in a larger review of Pathology and Laboratory changes.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad laboratory coding areas were updated in this CPT 2006 installment
- What kinds of editorial changes were made across Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics
- How the article frames additions, revisions, deletions, and renumbering within the Pathology and Laboratory section
- What general testing categories are newly represented or clarified in the code set
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Laboratory billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Pathology practices
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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