Coding Changes to the Category III Codes (June 2004)

Why This Topic Matters

Category III codes are used for emerging services, so understanding these updates helps support accurate reporting and awareness of how new procedures are tracked as they evolve within CPT.

Article Sections

1. June 2004 pages 7-9

   Introductory publication information and the scope of the CPT coding update discussed in the article.

2. Coding Communication: Coding Changes to the Category III Codes

   Overview of selected Category III code additions for CPT 2004 and the general procedure areas they address.

3. Significant Changes for CPT 2004

   Discussion of the selected 2004 Category III updates and the broader context for reporting emerging technologies.

4. Description of Procedure 0054T

   A procedural example illustrating one of the musculoskeletal navigation topics covered in the article.

5. In Vitro Fertilization

   Discussion of reproductive medicine services and the Category III codes associated with ovarian tissue and oocyte-related reporting.

6. Do Category III Codes Ever Become Category I Codes?

   Explanation of how some temporary tracking codes may later be replaced by permanent code set entries and how those changes are signaled.