AMA CPT® Assistant - 1991 Issue 2 (Summer)
Coding Tips (Summer 1991)
Summer 1991 page 18-end Coding Commentary Coding Tips Listed below are some general tips to ensure accurate reporting of services performed by physicians: 1) Use current CPT Codes. CPT is updated annually; using an outdated code may delay the processing of the health insurance claims you submit. 2) Update your superbill each year to correspond with the annual CPT code changes. Be sure your superbill reflects the CPT codes for all the services you perform (e.g., all levels of service, common procedures). Allow ample space on your superbill to write in CPT and ICD-9 codes you use infrequently, or to...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief coding commentary aimed at physicians, coders, and billing staff. It discusses general practices for accurate reporting, including staying current with annual coding updates, maintaining a workable superbill, aligning diagnoses with services, and using the most specific available code set guidance referenced in the piece.
Why This Topic Matters
It matters because even short practice-management guidance can affect claim completeness, documentation quality, and day-to-day coding workflow. Readers can quickly determine whether the article addresses foundational coding maintenance topics rather than a code-specific policy update.
Article Sections
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Coding Commentary
Introductory commentary framing the article as a source of general coding guidance for physician services.
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Coding Tips
General tips for keeping coding materials current, aligning documentation with reported services, and supporting accurate physician service reporting.
What You Will Learn
- Why staying current with annual coding updates is emphasized
- How a superbill is discussed as part of routine coding workflow
- What general documentation alignment issues are highlighted
- What types of coding education are mentioned as helpful for coders
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
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