Correction (May 1996)

May 1996 page 9 Case-by-Case Correction On page two of the article entitled, Coding Stem Cell Harvesting and Transplantation ( CPT Assistant , April 1996), the first sentence under the subheading, Types of Cells Used for Treatment of Disease , should read 38230 . Code 85095 refers to the aspiration technique for specimens undergoing cellular examination (eg, following progression of leukemic patients). Correction. CPT® Assistant. 1996; May 1996 page 9 ...

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Article Overview

This brief correction notice from CPT Assistant addresses an earlier April 1996 article and identifies a specific code reference that needed correction. It is relevant to coding professionals who follow CPT guidance, particularly those working with stem cell harvesting and transplantation content and related procedural terminology updates.

Why This Topic Matters

Corrections like this help readers rely on the intended CPT guidance and recognize when a prior publication contained a misstatement that may affect interpretation of the topic.

Article Sections

  1. May 1996 page 9

    A short correction notice linked to a prior CPT Assistant article, presented as a case-by-case update.

What You Will Learn

  • That the notice corrects an earlier CPT Assistant article.
  • How correction notices may identify a previously misstated code reference.
  • The general context in which the correction was published.
  • intended_audiences":["Medical coders","Coding educators","Compliance staff","Billing professionals","Healthcare documentation specialists"],
  • topics":["CPT corrections","Coding publications","Stem cell harvesting and transplantation","Procedural coding reference updates"],
  • medical_specialties":["Hematology/Oncology","Pathology","Surgery"],
  • code_sets":["CPT"],
  • codes":[{

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance staff
  • Billing professionals
  • Healthcare documentation specialists

Codes Discussed


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