Correction (April 1997)

April 1997 page 8 Coding Communication Correction In the January 1997 issue, Coding Consultation section, under Digestive System on page 10 (CPT Assistant. January 1997:1;10), the AMA Comment contained a typographical error. Code 43220 was incorrectly listed, it should have read, 43200 , Esophagoscopy, rigid or flexible; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure). Correction. CPT® Assistant. 1997; April 1997 page 8 ...

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This brief article provides a correction to a previously published coding communication in CPT Assistant. It is relevant to readers tracking editorial updates, coding publication errata, and digestive system-related reference material from the AMA.

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Errata notices help coders, educators, and compliance staff rely on the most accurate published reference information and understand when a prior article contained a typographical error.

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  • That the article is a correction notice tied to a prior CPT Assistant coding communication.
  • That the content concerns a digestive system-related reference update.
  • How the article fits into a broader record of editorial corrections in coding publications.
  • The historical context of the April 1997 issue of CPT Assistant.

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  • Medical coders
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  • Compliance professionals
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  • Reference librarians

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